The term "stout-hearted" is used in the Bible to describe individuals who exhibit courage, determination, and resilience, often in the face of adversity or opposition. This characteristic is seen as a virtue, reflecting a steadfastness in faith and purpose. The stout-hearted are those who remain firm in their convictions and are not easily swayed by fear or doubt.

In the Old Testament, the term is notably used in Psalm 76:5 : "The valiant lie plundered; they sleep their last sleep. No men of might could lift a hand." Here, the stout-hearted are depicted as warriors who, despite their strength and courage, are ultimately subdued by the power of God. This passage underscores the biblical theme that human strength and bravery, while commendable, are ultimately subject to the sovereignty of God.

The concept of being stout-hearted is also reflected in the lives of various biblical figures who demonstrated unwavering faith and courage. For example, David, before becoming king, exhibited stout-heartedness when he faced Goliath, the Philistine giant. Despite the overwhelming odds and the fear of the Israelite army, David's trust in God gave him the courage to confront and defeat Goliath (1 Samuel 17).

Similarly, the prophets of the Old Testament often displayed stout-heartedness as they delivered God's messages to a rebellious people. Jeremiah, known as the "weeping prophet," faced intense persecution and opposition, yet he remained resolute in his mission to proclaim God's word (Jeremiah 1:17-19).

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul exemplifies stout-heartedness through his missionary journeys and the trials he endured for the sake of the Gospel. In 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, Paul recounts the numerous hardships he faced, including beatings, imprisonments, and shipwrecks. Despite these challenges, his steadfast faith and commitment to spreading the message of Christ remained unshaken.

The stout-hearted are often contrasted with those who are faint-hearted or fearful. In Deuteronomy 20:8 , the Israelites are instructed: "Then the officers shall add, 'Is anyone afraid or fainthearted? Let him go back to his house, so that the hearts of his brothers will not melt like his own.'" This distinction highlights the importance of courage and faith in the life of a believer, as fear can be contagious and detrimental to the community's morale.

In a spiritual sense, being stout-hearted involves a deep trust in God's promises and a willingness to stand firm in one's beliefs, even when faced with trials or persecution. It is a call to believers to cultivate a heart that is both courageous and faithful, relying on God's strength rather than their own.

The stout-hearted are commended for their ability to remain steadfast in their faith, serving as examples of courage and resilience for others to follow. Their lives reflect the biblical principle that true strength and bravery are rooted in a firm trust in God and His purposes.(a.) Having a brave heart; courageous.47. abbir -- mighty, valiant
... angel, bull, chiefest, mighty one, stouthearted, strong one, valiant. For 'abiyr;
--angel, bull, chiefest, mighty (one), stout(-hearted), strong (one), valiant. ...
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3820. leb -- inner man, mind, will, heart
... seriously (1), skill* (1), skilled* (1), skillful man* (1), skillful men* (1), skillful
persons* (1), skillful* (3), spirits (1), stouthearted* (1), stubborn ...
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A Righteousness Near and a Swift Salvation
... A RIGHTEOUSNESS NEAR AND A SWIFT SALVATION. 'Hearken unto Me, ye stout-hearted,
that are ... It shall not be far off,' though the stout-hearted maybe 'far from' it. ...
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Preface. And as to Christ Thy Lord
... direct opposition to a holy God, and his most holy will, of its woful soul-damning
effects, as may convince the most profane and stout-hearted carnalist, and ...
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God's Character Our Resting-Place
... beloved Son. He has told us that this grace is for the ungodly, the unholy,
the unfit, the stout-hearted, the dead in sin. The more ...
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The Children's Patrimony.
... "Give me enough, saith wisdom; for he feareth to ask for more; And that by the sweat
of my brow, addeth stout-hearted independence; Give me enough, and not less ...
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Irresistible Logic.
... I said courage is a heart quality. These ten thousand were not chicken-hearted nor
downhearted. They were lion-hearted, stout-hearted. They had hearts of oak. ...
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God Still Sifting.
... They had faced a foe that humanly they had no chance to overcome, and because of
God's call they were not only willing, and stout-hearted, but intense in their ...
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Recommendation.
... lose their toil and travel, and have no other reward at his hand of all their labour,
but to lie down in everlasting sorrow, while the stout-hearted and far ...
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Of Hell
... drinking up the spirit? How many of the stout-hearted have sunk under it,
and chose strangling rather than life! And yet what are ...
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Six Years in North Bengal --Missionary and Indigo Planter
... by Mr. Thomas, a boat was hired, and on the fourth day, when only one more meal
remained, the miserable family and their stout-hearted father saw an English ...
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The Great Revival
... hearers. Then God the Almighty One is pleased to, soften hard hearts, and
subdue the stout-hearted, and bring them to know the truth. ...
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Stouthearted (3 Occurrences)
...Stouthearted (3 Occurrences). Psalms 76:5 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have
slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands. ...
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Stout-hearted (3 Occurrences)
Stout-hearted. Stouthearted, Stout-hearted. Stoutly . Noah Webster's Dictionary ...
(DBY). Stouthearted, Stout-hearted. Stoutly . Reference Bible.
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Bereft (9 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV). Psalms 76:5 The stouthearted are made a spoil, They have slept their
sleep; And none of the men of might have found their hands. (See JPS). ...
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Stout (6 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV WBS). Amos 2:16 and he that is stout-hearted among the mighty
shall flee away naked in that day, saith Jehovah. (DBY RSV). ...
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Stoutest (1 Occurrence)

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Stoutly (1 Occurrence)

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Spies (22 Occurrences)
... Only two of the spies, Caleb and Joshua, showed themselves on this occasion
stout-hearted and faithful. All their appeals and remonstrances were in vain. ...
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Spoiled (69 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Psalms 76:5 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and
none of the men of might have found their hands. (KJV WBS YLT). ...
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Sense (195 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Psalms 76:5 The stouthearted are made a spoil, They have slept their sleep;
And none of the men of might have found their hands. (See JPS). ...
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Spoil (140 Occurrences)
... Psalms 76:5 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none
of the men of might have found their hands. (Root in KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV). ...
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