The term "dared" in the context of the Bible often refers to acts of courage or boldness, sometimes in defiance of authority or in the face of danger. While the specific word "dared" may not frequently appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is illustrated through various narratives and characters who exhibit daring faith or actions.

Biblical Examples of Daring Acts:

1. David and Goliath: One of the most iconic examples of daring faith is the young shepherd David confronting the Philistine giant Goliath. Despite the fear and hesitation of the Israelite army, David dared to face Goliath, trusting in the Lord's deliverance. In 1 Samuel 17:45-47 , David declares, "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."

2. Esther's Boldness: Queen Esther dared to approach King Xerxes without being summoned, an act punishable by death, to plead for the lives of her people. Her courage is captured in Esther 4:16 , where she instructs Mordecai, "Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish."

3. Peter Walking on Water: In the New Testament, Peter dared to step out of the boat and walk on water towards Jesus. This act of faith, though momentarily faltering, is a testament to Peter's willingness to trust in Jesus' power. Matthew 14:29 records Jesus' invitation, "Come," and Peter's response as he "got out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus."

4. The Apostles' Bold Proclamation: After the resurrection of Jesus, the apostles dared to preach the gospel despite threats and persecution. Acts 4:13 notes the boldness of Peter and John: "When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus."

Theological Implications:

The concept of daring in the Bible often aligns with a deep trust in God's promises and power. It reflects a willingness to act in faith, even when circumstances seem insurmountable or when obedience to God conflicts with human authority. Such acts of daring are not reckless but are grounded in a conviction of God's sovereignty and faithfulness.

Moral and Ethical Lessons:

From a moral and ethical standpoint, the Bible encourages believers to exhibit courage in their faith journey. This includes standing firm in the face of opposition, taking risks for the sake of righteousness, and trusting in God's provision and protection. The examples of biblical figures who dared to act in faith serve as inspiration for Christians to live boldly for the glory of God.1. (p. p.) of Dare.

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3. (imp. & p. p.) of Dare.

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... 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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Those who First Advanced the Heresy of Artemon; their Manner of ...
... Book V. Chapter XXVIII."Those who first advanced the Heresy of Artemon; their Manner
of Life, and how they dared to corrupt the Sacred Scriptures. ...
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John Chapter xxi. 12-19.
... When the fishing was over, "Jesus saith unto them, Come [and] dine. And
none of those who sat down dared to ask Him, Who art Thou? ...
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On the Article, and in one Holy Ghost, the Comforter, which Spake ...
... 6. For the heretics, who are most profane in all things, have sharpened their tongue
[1977] against the Holy Ghost also, and have dared to utter impious things ...
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Almighty.
... Some also sharing their error and misusing the text which says, "And Thy truth unto
the clouds [1035] ," have dared to circumscribe God's providence by the ...
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An Awful Contrast
... let us hate sin; O my sisters, let us loathe sin, not only because it pierced those
blessed hands and feet of our dear Redeemer, but because it dared even to ...
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A Short-Lived Peace
... The Governor of Egypt, who knew the affection of the Alexandrians for their Patriarch,
dared not take any steps against him; the citizens in the meantime had ...
/.../forbes/saint athanasius/chapter 9 a short-lived peace.htm

Acts V
... This being so, "the rest," who dared not join themselves to them, must include
other disciples, as well as the unbelieving multitude. ...
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My Brother Eusebius Writes to Me That, when He was at a Meeting of ...
... people. He who dared to do this, what will he not dare to do? It ... people.
He who dared to do this, what will he not dare to do? It ...
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See Where we were when the Republic Arose: Happy was it that the ...
... until after the cooling of this enthusiasm that the materialistic sects, who waited
their opportunity afar off, and who now torment the People, dared to offer ...
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The New Testament Helped to Demark a Special Period of Christian ...
... attenuate it [147] "yet even to the Catholics of the third century the primitive
times appeared as an heroic age, with which they scarcely dared to compare ...
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Dared (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Dared (9 Occurrences). ... (WEB DBY RSV NIV). Acts 5:13 None
of the rest dared to join them, however the people honored them. ...
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Dare (19 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Acts 7:32 'I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God
of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' Moses trembled, and dared not look. ...
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Presume (10 Occurrences)
... Jude 1:9 But Michael, the archangel, when contending with the devil and arguing
about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him an abusive condemnation ...
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Nazirite (10 Occurrences)
... The priest, like the Nazirite, dared not come into contact with the dead (Leviticus
21:1), dared not touch wine during the period of service (Leviticus 10:9 ...
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None (573 Occurrences)
... John 21:12 Jesus said to them, "Come and eat breakfast." None of the disciples dared
inquire of him, "Who are you?" knowing that it was the Lord. ...
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Venture (10 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEY NAS). Acts 7:32 'I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham,
the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' Moses trembled, and dared not look. ...
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Join (70 Occurrences)
... cloth. (BBE). Acts 5:13 None of the rest dared to join them, however the
people honored them. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV). ...
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Gaza (22 Occurrences)
... It was probably destroyed (see Amos 1:7). It was certainly dismantled by
Alexander the Great in 332, when it dared to resist him. ...
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Wisely (60 Occurrences)
... Mark 12:34 When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not
far from the Kingdom of God." No one dared ask him any question after that. ...
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