Strong's Greek: 2293. θαρσέω (tharseó) -- Take courage, be of good cheer, be confident

Strong's Lexicon

tharseó: Take courage, be of good cheer, be confident

Original Word: θαρσέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tharseó
Pronunciation: thar-SEH-o
Phonetic Spelling: (thar-seh'-o)
Definition: Take courage, be of good cheer, be confident
Meaning: I am of good courage, good cheer, am bold.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "θάρσος" (tharsos), meaning courage or confidence.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "tharseó" is "חָזַק" (chazaq - Strong's H2388), which means to be strong, courageous, or firm.

Usage: The verb "tharseó" is used in the New Testament to convey a sense of encouragement and reassurance. It is often spoken by Jesus to His disciples and others to instill confidence and dispel fear. The term implies a call to inner strength and trust, particularly in the face of adversity or uncertainty.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, courage was a highly valued virtue, often associated with heroism and valor in battle. In the biblical context, "tharseó" transcends mere human bravery, pointing instead to a divine assurance and peace that comes from faith in God. This concept would have been particularly resonant in a time when early Christians faced persecution and trials.

HELPS Word-studies

2293 tharséō (from the root thar-, "bolstered because warmed up," derived from 2294 /thársos, "emboldened from within") – properly, bolstered within which supports unflinching courage – literally, to radiate warm confidence (exude "social boldness") because warm-hearted.

2293 /tharséō ("emboldened to show courage") refers to God bolstering the believer, empowering them with a bold inner-attitude (to be "of good courage"). For the believer, 2293 /tharséō ("showing boldness") is the result of the Lord infusing His strength by His inworking of faith ("inbirthed persuasion," 4102 /pístis). Showing this unflinching, bold courage means living out the inner confidence (inner bolstering) that is Spirit-produced.

["2293 (tharséō) means 'have confidence, courage, be unafraid,' with the nuance determined by the context" (C. Spicq, 2, 188).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from tharsos
Definition
to be of good courage
NASB Translation
take courage (7).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2293: θαρσέω

θαρσέω, θάρσω; (see θαρρέω); to be of good courage, be of good cheer; in the N. T. only in the imperative: θάρσει, Luke 8:48 R G; Matthew 9:2, 22; Mark 10:49; Acts 23:11 (the Sept. for תִּירָא אַל, Genesis 35:17, etc.); θαρσεῖτε, Matthew 14:27; Mark 6:50; John 16:33 (the Sept. for אַל־תּירְאוּ, Exodus 14:13; Joel 2:22, etc.). (Synonym: see τολμάω.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

From tharsos; to have courage -- be of good cheer (comfort). Compare tharrheo.

see GREEK tharsos

see GREEK tharrheo

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Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 9:2 V-PMA-2S
GRK: τῷ παραλυτικῷ Θάρσει τέκνον ἀφίενταί
NAS: to the paralytic, Take courage, son;
KJV: Son, be of good cheer; thy
INT: to the paralytic Take courage son have been forgiven

Matthew 9:22 V-PMA-2S
GRK: αὐτὴν εἶπεν Θάρσει θύγατερ ἡ
NAS: Daughter, take courage; your faith
KJV: Daughter, be of good comfort; thy
INT: her said Take courage daughter the

Matthew 14:27 V-PMA-2P
GRK: αὐτοῖς λέγων Θαρσεῖτε ἐγώ εἰμι
NAS: to them, saying, Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.
KJV: saying, Be of good cheer; it is
INT: to them saying Take courage I It is

Mark 6:50 V-PMA-2P
GRK: λέγει αὐτοῖς Θαρσεῖτε ἐγώ εἰμι
NAS: with them and said to them, Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid.
KJV: unto them, Be of good cheer: it is
INT: says to them Take courage I am [he]

Mark 10:49 V-PMA-2S
GRK: λέγοντες αὐτῷ Θάρσει ἔγειρε φωνεῖ
NAS: saying to him, Take courage, stand
KJV: unto him, Be of good comfort, rise;
INT: saying to him Take courage rise up he calls

John 16:33 V-PMA-2P
GRK: ἔχετε ἀλλὰ θαρσεῖτε ἐγὼ νενίκηκα
NAS: tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome
KJV: but be of good cheer; I
INT: you have but be of good courage I have overcome

Acts 23:11 V-PMA-2S
GRK: κύριος εἶπεν Θάρσει ὡς γὰρ
NAS: at his side and said, Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed
KJV: and said, Be of good cheer, Paul:
INT: Lord said Take courage as indeed