# courage, courageous  #

## Facts: ##

The term "courage" refers to boldly facing or doing something that is difficult, frightening, or dangerous. 

* The term, "courageous" describes someone who shows courage, who does the right thing even when feeling afraid or pressured to give up.
* A person shows courage when he faces emotional or physical pain with strength and perseverance.
* The expression "take courage" means, "don't be afraid" or "be assured that things will turn out well."
* When Joshua was preparing 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 "bold."
* 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."

(See also: [confidence](../kt/confidence.md), [exhort](../kt/exhort.md), [fear](../kt/fear.md), [strength](../other/strength.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 17:25-27](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/17/25)
* [2 Kings 18:19-21](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/18/19)
* [Acts 05:12-13](rc://en/tn/help/act/05/12)
* [Hebrews 13:5-6](rc://en/tn/help/heb/13/05)
* [Matthew 09:20-22](rc://en/tn/help/mat/09/20)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H533, H553, H1368, H2388, H2428, H7307, G2114, G2292, G2293, G2294, G3954, G5111