Strong's Lexicon tolméroteron: More daring, bolder Original Word: τολμηρότερον Word Origin: Derived from τολμηρός (tolmēros), meaning "bold" or "daring," which comes from the verb τολμάω (tolmaō), meaning "to dare" or "to be bold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for τολμηρότερον, the concept of boldness can be related to Hebrew words like חָזַק (chazaq, Strong's H2388), meaning "to be strong" or "to be courageous." Usage: The term τολμηρότερον is used to describe a comparative degree of boldness or daring. It implies a greater level of courage or audacity in action or speech. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the boldness of individuals in proclaiming the gospel or in their faith. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, boldness was often seen as a virtue, especially in the context of public speaking and leadership. The early Christian community valued boldness as a necessary trait for spreading the gospel in the face of persecution and opposition. This boldness was not merely human courage but was often attributed to the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5112 tolmēróteron – the comparative (-er) form of bold meaning "bolder." See 5111 (tolmaō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from cptv. of tolméros (bold) Definition boldly NASB Translation very boldly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5112: τολμηρότεροντολμηρότερον (neuter comparitive from the adjective τολμηρός), (Thucydides, and following), more boldly: Romans 15:15 (Lachmann's stereotyped edition; Tr text WH τολμηροτερως; Winer's Grammar, 243 (228)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance the more boldly. Neuter of the compound of a derivative of the base of tolmao (as adverb); more daringly, i.e. With greater confidence than otherwise -- the more boldly. Forms and Transliterations τολμηρότερον τολμηροτερως τολμηροτέρως tolmeroteron tolmeróteron tolmēroteron tolmēróteronLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |