Definition and Context:
The term "bravely" refers to acting with courage, valor, and a steadfast spirit, often in the face of danger or adversity. In the biblical context, bravery is frequently associated with faith in God, moral integrity, and the willingness to stand firm in one's convictions despite challenges or threats.

Biblical Examples:

1. David and Goliath:
One of the most iconic examples of bravery in the Bible is the young shepherd David confronting the giant Goliath. Despite his youth and inexperience in battle, David bravely faced the Philistine warrior, declaring his faith in God. "David said to the Philistine, 'You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied'" (1 Samuel 17:45). David's courage was rooted in his trust in God rather than in his own strength or weapons.

2. Esther's Courage:
Queen Esther displayed remarkable bravery when she approached King Xerxes without being summoned, risking her life to save her people from annihilation. Her famous words, "If I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16), reflect her willingness to sacrifice herself for the greater good, trusting in God's providence.

3. Daniel in the Lions' Den:
Daniel's unwavering faith and bravery are evident when he continued to pray to God despite the king's decree that anyone who prayed to any god or man other than the king would be thrown into the lions' den. "When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before" (Daniel 6:10). Daniel's courage was rewarded by God's miraculous protection.

4. The Apostles' Boldness:
After the resurrection of Jesus, the apostles demonstrated bravery by preaching the gospel despite persecution. In Acts 4:29, they prayed, "And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness" . Their courage was fueled by the Holy Spirit and their conviction in the truth of the gospel.

Theological Insights:

Bravery in the Bible is often linked to a deep faith in God and a commitment to His purposes. It is not merely the absence of fear but the resolve to act rightly despite fear. The biblical narrative consistently shows that true bravery is empowered by reliance on God rather than human strength or wisdom. As seen in the lives of biblical figures, bravery is a virtue that God honors and uses to accomplish His divine plans.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to emulate the bravery of biblical heroes by standing firm in their faith, even when faced with trials or opposition. Ephesians 6:10-11 exhorts Christians to "be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." This passage highlights the importance of spiritual preparedness and reliance on God's strength to act bravely in the face of spiritual and moral challenges.1. (adv.) In a brave manner; courageously; gallantly; valiantly; splendidly; nobly.

2. (adv.) Finely; gaudily; gayly; showily.

3. (adv.) Well; thrivingly; prosperously.

1518. eirenopoios -- peacemaking, a peacemaker
... Cognate: 1518 (from 1517 , "make peace") -- properly, a , bravely declares God's
terms which makes someone (used only in Mt 5:9). See 1515 (). ...
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Paul, Whence So Called; Bravely Contends for Grace.
... A Treatise on the spirit and the letter, Chapter 12."Paul, Whence So Called;
Bravely Contends for Grace. Accordingly Paul, who ...
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That There is a Strong Conflict to be Waged against the Devil, and ...
... Third Book. 117. That there is a strong conflict to be waged against the devil,
and that therefore we ought to stand bravely, that we may be able to conquer. ...
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The Adventures of Saint David of Wales.
... his shoulders. Bravely the Tartar Knight bore himself, and bravely he withstood
the terrible shock of Saint David's lance. A second ...
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But one Sometimes Comes to a Case of this Kind...
... For which good faith and humanity whatever thou shall bravely bear, is judged to
be not only not culpable, but even laudable; save only these things which if a ...
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The Case of Job who was Tempted by the Devil and of the Lord who ...
... of Job did not bring any gain to the devil, through making him a better man by his
temptations, but only to Job himself who endured them bravely; nor was Judas ...
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The Death of Saint David.
... trained to arms. The aged bards of Wales struck their harps to encourage
the warriors to strive bravely in the fight. It was, however ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter sixteen the death of.htm

Gratitude for Deliverance from the Grave
... In this full assurance he went bravely to meet his enemies at the Diet of Worms,
and indeed, went courageously whenever duty called him. ...
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The Courage of the Saviour
... brave? and which is nobler, to suffer bravely for God's sake, or to beat
men made in God's image bravely for one's own sake? Think ...
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Letter ii.
... because the enemy has shaken thee a little from thy position, do not thou give thyself
an additional thrust into the pit, but stand up bravely, and return ...
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To Olympias. Having Risen from the Very Gates of Death I Address ...
... delighted to hear, not only that you have been released from your infirmity, but
above all that you bear the things which befall you so bravely, calling them ...
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Bravely (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Bravely (3 Occurrences). 1 Samuel 18:17 Saul said to David,
"Behold, my elder daughter Merab, I will give her to you as wife. ...
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Brave (15 Occurrences)

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Notable (7 Occurrences)
... and American) "noble"; notably, only in 2 Maccabees 14:31 (gennaios), "notably
prevented," the Revised Version (British and American) "bravely," margin "nobly ...
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Judas (42 Occurrences)
... (3) Judas, son of Chalphi, a Jewish officer who supported Jonathan bravely at the
battle of Hazor (1 Maccabees 11:70; Ant, XIII, v, 7). (4) A person of good ...
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Gaza (22 Occurrences)
... It was then exceedingly strong, verifying its name, and was most bravely
defended, so that it took Alexander two months to reduce it. ...
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Rhodes (2 Occurrences)
... The inhabitants bravely defended their capital against Demetrius Poliorcetes in
304 BC-the same Demetrius who two years before had won a naval victory and had ...
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Raiment (75 Occurrences)
... clothing," such as courtiers wore, as shown by the words following, "Behold, they
that wear soft raiment are in kings' houses." John had bravely refused to ...
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Bravery (1 Occurrence)

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Armlet (1 Occurrence)
... 21 the King James Version, worn upon the right arm, was an "armlet," as is seen
from the list given of Judith's ornaments: who "decked herself bravely with her ...
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Soft (36 Occurrences)
... clothing," such as courtiers wore, as shown by the words following, "Behold, they
that wear soft raiment are in kings' houses." John had bravely refused to ...
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