Definition and Meaning:
Courageous refers to the quality of being brave and bold in the face of fear, danger, or adversity. In the biblical context, courage is often associated with faith and trust in God, enabling individuals to act righteously and confidently despite challenges.

Biblical Examples of Courage:

1. Joshua:
Joshua is a quintessential example of courage in the Bible. After the death of Moses, Joshua was appointed to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. God commanded him to be strong and courageous, assuring him of His presence. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9). Joshua's courage was rooted in his faith in God's promises and presence.

2. David:
As a young shepherd, David displayed remarkable courage when he faced Goliath, the Philistine giant. His confidence was not in his own strength but in the Lord. David declared, "The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine" (1 Samuel 17:37). David's courage was a testament to his unwavering trust in God's deliverance.

3. Esther:
Queen Esther demonstrated courage by risking her life to save her people from annihilation. Despite the potential danger, she approached King Xerxes without being summoned, saying, "If I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16). Esther's bravery was fueled by her commitment to her people and her faith in God's providence.

4. Daniel:
Daniel exhibited courage by maintaining his devotion to God despite the threat of persecution. When a decree was issued forbidding prayer to anyone but the king, Daniel continued to pray to God openly. His courage was rewarded when God delivered him from the lions' den (Daniel 6:10-23).

Theological Insights:

· Source of Courage:
In the Bible, true courage is often depicted as stemming from a deep faith in God. It is not merely a human trait but a divine empowerment that comes from trusting in God's promises and presence. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you" (Deuteronomy 31:6).

· Courage and Obedience:
Courage in the biblical sense is closely linked to obedience to God's commands. It involves taking action in alignment with God's will, even when it is difficult or dangerous. The courage of biblical figures often led to the fulfillment of God's purposes and the advancement of His kingdom.

· Courage in the New Testament:
The New Testament also emphasizes courage, particularly in the context of proclaiming the Gospel. The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly preached the message of Christ despite persecution. "And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness" (Acts 4:29).

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to cultivate courage by deepening their relationship with God and relying on His strength. Courage is essential for living out one's faith in a world that often opposes Christian values. By looking to biblical examples and trusting in God's promises, Christians can find the courage to face trials and fulfill their divine calling.(a.) Brave; bold; possessing, or characterized by, courage; 5111. tolmao -- to have courage, to be bold
... Word Origin from tolma (boldness) Definition to have courage, to be bold NASB Word
Usage am...bold (1), bold (2), courageous (1), dare (4), dared (1), gathered ...
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2292. tharreo -- to be of good courage
... to be of good courage. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: tharreo Phonetic Spelling:
(thar-hreh'-o) Short Definition: I am courageous, of good cheer ...
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2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen
... been arrogant (1), captured (1), carried out repairs (12), caught (1), caught fast
(1), caught hold (1), collected his strength (1), courageous (3), detained (1 ...
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553. amets -- to be stout, strong, bold, alert
... 552, 553. amets. 554 . to be stout, strong, bold, alert. Transliteration: amets
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-mats') Short Definition: courageous. Word Origin a prim ...
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533. ammits -- mighty
... courageous, mighty, strong one. Or (shortened) ammits {am-meets'}; from 'amats;
strong or (abstractly) strength -- courageous, mighty, strong (one). ...
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3820. leb -- inner man, mind, will, heart
... 2), yourself (1), yourselves (1). care for, comfortably, consent, considered,
courageous, friendly, broken, hard,. A form of lebab ...
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Courageous Volunteers.
... Gideon's Band: Sifted for Service. (1 Corinthians i:18-31; Judges vi and vii.)
Courageous Volunteers. Now these men are put to a second test. ...
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The Saints Courageous in their Flight, and Divinely Favoured.
... Chapter II. 19. The Saints courageous in their flight, and divinely favoured.
These things both prove that their previous flight ...
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The Disturbance which the Greeks and Christians had About Attalus. ...
... The Courageous Saros; Alaric, by a Stratagem, obtains Possession of Rome,
and protected the Sacred Asylum of the Apostle Peter. ...
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How Jonathan was Slain by Treachery; and How Thereupon the Jews ...
... CHAPTER 6. How Jonathan Was Slain By Treachery; And How Thereupon The Jews Made
Simon Their General And High Priest: What Courageous Actions He Also Performed ...
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Christ's Encouragements
... me point you to this thought, that such a disposition, facing the inevitable sorrows,
evils, and toilsome tasks of life with glad and courageous buoyancy, is a ...
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God Still Sifting.
... A third of that number are courageous volunteers. About a thirty-third of these,
less than a hundredth of the original, are hot-hearted, courageous volunteers. ...
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The Charge to the Soldier of the Lord
... 'Only be then strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according
to all the law which Moses My servant commanded thee... ...
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How Titus Marched to Jerusalem, and How He was in Danger as He was ...
... it was that he chose out six hundred select horsemen, and went to take a view of
the city, to observe what strength it was of, and how courageous the Jews were ...
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That the Miseries Still Grew Worse; and How the Romans Made an ...
... wall, and their closest fights to the boldness of their attack; and, what was their
greatest discouragement of all, they found the Jews' courageous souls to be ...
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Irresistible Logic.
... Thirty-two thousand men were willing. Only a third of them are both willing and
courageous. These men are more than volunteers. ... They are courageous volunteers. ...
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Courageous (24 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Courageous (24 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch!
Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong! (WEB RSV). ...
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Valiant (66 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Intrepid in danger; courageous; brave. ... Don't be afraid. Haven'tI commanded
you? Be courageous, and be valiant!" (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). ...
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Feebleness (5 Occurrences)
... our own feebleness. Yet for whatever reason any one is 'courageous' --I
speak in mere folly--I also am courageous. (WEY). Psalms 61 ...
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Mere (56 Occurrences)
... own feebleness. Yet for whatever reason any one is 'courageous' --I speak
in mere folly--I also am courageous. (WEY). Ephesians 2 ...
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Brave (15 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Bold; courageous; daring; intrepid; -- opposed to cowardly; as, a brave
man; a brave act. ... Be courageous, and be valiant!" (See NIV). ...
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Courageously (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a courageous manner. Multi-Version
Concordance Courageously (3 Occurrences). Philippians 1:14 ...
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Admitting (2 Occurrences)
... our own feebleness. Yet for whatever reason any one is 'courageous' --I speak
in mere folly--I also am courageous. (WEY). Ezekiel 44 ...
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Admit (8 Occurrences)
... own feebleness. Yet for whatever reason any one is 'courageous' --I speak
in mere folly--I also am courageous. (Root in WEY NIV). 1 ...
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Affrighted (60 Occurrences)
... Joshua 10:25 And Joshua saith unto them, 'Fear not, nor be affrighted; be strong
and courageous; for thus doth Jehovah do to all your enemies with whom ye are ...
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Self-disparagement (1 Occurrence)
... Yet for whatever reason any one is 'courageous' --I speak in mere folly--I also
am courageous. (WEY). Self-discipline, Self-disparagement. Self-exaltation ...
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