DMS_GL_my_tw/bible/other/courage/01.md

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courage, courageous

Facts

Courage is the ability to face something that is frightening or dangerous.

  • It is "courageous" when someone does the right thing even though they are afraid.
  • To tell someone to "take courage" means, "don't be afraid" or "be assured that things will turn out well."
  • A person shows courage when he faces emotional or physical pain with strength and perseverance.
  • When Joshua was instructed to go into the dangerous land of Canaan, Moses exhorted him to be "strong and courageous."
  • The term "courageous" could also be translated as "brave" or "unafraid" or "without fear," depending on the context.
  • Depending on the context, to "have courage" could also be translated as, "be emotionally strong" or "be confident" or "stand firm."
  • To "speak with courage" could be translated as, "speak boldly" or "speak without being afraid" or "speak confidently."