G5111 τολμάω (tolmáō) — be bold

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G5111

to venture (objectively or in act; while is rather subjective or in feeling); by implication, to be courageous

KJV usage: :--be bold, boldly, dare, durst.

Etymology: from (boldness; probably itself from the base of through the idea of extreme conduct);

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to assume resolution to do a thing, Mk. 15:43; Rom. 5:7; Phil. 1:14; to make up the mind, 2 Cor. 10:12; to dare, Acts 5:13; 7:32; to presume, Mt. 22:46; Mk. 12:34; Lk. 20:40; Jn. 21:12; Rom. 15:18; Jude 9; to have the face, 1 Cor. 6:1; absol. to assume a bold bearing, courageous, 2 Cor. 10:2; 11:21*

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 22:46 Mark 12:34 Mark 15:43 Luke 20:40 John 21:12 Acts 5:13 Acts 7:32 Romans 5:7 Romans 15:18 1 Corinthians 6:1 2 Corinthians 10:2 2 Corinthians 10:12 2 Corinthians 11:21 Philippians 1:14 Jude 1:9

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