The meaning of “τολμάω”
Understanding tolmáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be bold, boldly, dare, durst. - probably itself from the base of τέλος through the idea of extreme conduct) - to venture...
τολμάω
be bold, boldly, dare, durst. - probably itself from the base of τέλος through the idea of extreme conduct) - to venture (objectively or in act - while θαῤῥέω is rather subjective or in feeling) - by implication, to be courageous
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:46 | “And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. ” Word: τολμάω (tolmáō) | |
| Luke 20:40 | “And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. ” Word: τολμάω (tolmáō) | |
| Acts 7:32 | “Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.” Word: τολμάω (tolmáō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:1 | “Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?” Word: τολμάω (tolmáō) | |
| Philippians 1:14 | “And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.” Word: τολμάω (tolmáō) |