τολμάω (tolmáō) — Be Bold
Greek word study: τολμάω (tolmáō), Strong's G5111. probably itself from the base of G5056 (τέλος) through the idea of extreme conduct); to venture (objectively or in act; while G2292 (θαῤῥέω)
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probably itself from the base of G5056 (τέλος) through the idea of extreme conduct); to venture (objectively or in act; while G2292 (θαῤῥέω) is rather subjective or in feeling); by implication, to be courageous
KJV translation words: be bold, boldly, dare, durst
Strong's G5111 is tagged on 16 words in 15 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 22:46 and last appears in Jude 1:9.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 15)
- Matthew 22:46 — ἐτόλμησέν — dared
- Mark 12:34 — ἐτόλμα — was daring
- Mark 15:43 — τολμήσας — having boldness
- Luke 20:40 — ἐτόλμων — were they daring
- John 21:12 — ἐτόλμα — was daring
- Acts 5:13 — ἐτόλμα — was daring
- Acts 7:32 — ἐτόλμα — he was daring
- Romans 5:7 — τολμᾷ — would dare
- Romans 15:18 — τολμήσω — will I dare
- 1 Corinthians 6:1 — Τολμᾷ — Dare
- 2 Corinthians 10:2 — τολμῆσαι — to be daring
- 2 Corinthians 10:12 — τολμῶμεν — dare we
- 2 Corinthians 11:21 — τολμᾷ — may be daring —
- Philippians 1:14 — τολμᾶν — to dare
- Jude 1:9 — ἐτόλμησεν — did dare
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G662 ἀποτολμάω (apotolmáō), G5113 τολμητής (tolmētḗs).
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What does tolmáō (G5111) mean?
Probably itself from the base of g5056 (τέλος) through the idea of extreme conduct); to venture (objectively or in act; while g2292 (θαῤῥέω) is rather subjective or in feeling); by implication, to be courageous.
How is G5111 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5111 as: be bold, boldly, dare, durst.
How often does τολμάω (tolmáō) appear?
Strong's G5111 is tagged on 16 words in 15 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 22:46 and last appears in Jude 1:9.
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