37 occurrences in 12 translations

'Courageous' in the Bible

Is the land fertile or unproductive? Are there trees in it or not? Be courageous. Bring back some fruit from the land.” It was the season for the first ripe grapes.

Verse ConceptsGrapesBraveryFertile LandLand Producing

Moses then summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land the Lord swore to give to their fathers. You will enable them to take possession of it.

Verse ConceptsRest, EternalFighting TogetherStrength Of PeopleGod Gave The LandBe Courageous!Be Strong!Courage And Strength

The Lord commissioned Joshua son of Nun, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I swore to them, and I will be with you.”

Verse ConceptsBattlesCommands, in OTSolemn ChargesBraveryStrength Of PeopleGod With Specific PeopleGod Appointing OthersBe Courageous!Be Strong!

“Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance.

Verse ConceptsGuidance, From Godly PeopleStrength Of PeopleGod Gave The LandBe Courageous!Be Strong!CourageCourage And Strength

Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.

Verse ConceptsCourage, In Facing EnemiesBeing ConfidentSuccessMoving ForwardStrength Of PeopleNot Turning AsideBe Courageous!Be Strong!Keep The Commandments!Success Through GodCourageCourage And Strength

Anyone who rebels against your order and does not obey your words in all that you command him, will be put to death. Above all, be strong and courageous!”

Verse ConceptsCourage, In Facing EnemiesRebellion, Against Human AuthorityRebellion Against God, Shown InBraveryStrength Of PeopleBe Courageous!Be Strong!Courage

Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Be strong and courageous, for the Lord will do this to all the enemies you fight.”

Verse ConceptsSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictAnger Of God, Examples OfBraveryStrength Of PeopleBe Courageous!Be Strong!CourageBeing Scared

Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left;

Verse ConceptsBook of the LawLibertinismMoses, Significance OfThe Authority Of ScriptureWord Of GodBraveryNot Turning AsideStanding FirmKeep The Commandments!

They struck down at that time about ten thousand Moabite men, all strong, courageous men; not a man escaped.

Verse ConceptsTens Of ThousandsNumbers Of Foreigners Killedhumor

The Lord's messenger appeared and said to him, "The Lord is with you, courageous warrior!"

Verse ConceptsHeraldGod AppearingGod With Specific Peoplefearlessheroesgideon

Now the war against the Philistines was severe (brutal, relentless) all the days of Saul; and whenever Saul saw any mighty or courageous man, he recruited him for his staff.

Verse ConceptsConscriptionThe Mighty Men

Therefore, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”

Verse ConceptsAnointing KingsMaking KingsBe Courageous!

Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.

Verse ConceptsFeastingAssassinations, CompletedWineBraveryDrunk IndividualsBe Courageous!

Be strong, be courageous on behalf of our people and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what he thinks is best."

Verse ConceptsBraveryStrength Of PeopleCourage And Strength

Then you will succeed if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances the Lord commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or discouraged.

Verse ConceptsVictory, As An Act Of GodBraveryResisting DiscouragementStrength Of People

Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be courageous and act.”

Verse Conceptselection, responsibilities ofStrength Of PeopleSolomon's Temple

Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He won’t leave you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the Lord’s house is finished.

Verse ConceptsFailture, God Will NeverBeing AfraiddiscouragementInexperienceBraveryGod's Help In DiscouragementStrength Of PeopleGod Not ForsakingCourageCourage And StrengthStaying Strong And Not Giving UpFinishing Strongfearlessfinishing

And his heart was courageous in the ways of Yahweh. Moreover, he removed the high places and the Asherahs from Judah.

Verse ConceptsDesires For HolinessHigh PlacesLoyaltyShrinesRenewed Heart

For Pekah son of Remaliah killed 120,000 in Judah in one day, all courageous men, because they had abandoned (turned away from) the Lord God of their fathers.

Verse ConceptsOne Hundred Thousand And More

Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:

Verse ConceptsCourage, In Facing EnemiesdiscouragementBraveryResisting Discouragement

Arise! For this matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act.”

Verse ConceptsActionsBraveryBe Courageous!CourageRisingEncouragementCourage And StrengthResponsibilitySupportMotivation

He said, “O man of high esteem, do not be afraid. Peace be with you; take courage and be courageous!” Now as soon as he spoke to me, I received strength and said, “May my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”

Verse ConceptsSelf RespectStrength Of PeopleSpecific Cases Of StrengtheningBe Courageous!Be Strong!Couragefaith and strengthStaying StrongCourage And StrengthAnxiety And FearFear And WorryLove And StrengthStaying Strong And Not Giving UpPeace And StrengthBeing Scared

And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the LORD.

Verse ConceptsNakednessBraveryWarriorsNaked In ShameBeing Strong

But now be courageous, Zerubbabel,’ declares the Lord, ‘be courageous also, Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and be courageous, all you people of the land,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work; for I am with you,’ declares the Lord of hosts.

Verse ConceptsImmanuelSpiritual VitalityStrength, SpiritualGod With YouStrength Of PeopleDoing God's WorksBe Courageous!Be Strong!Courage

All at once some people brought him a paralyzed man lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he told the paralyzed man, "Be courageous, son! Your sins are forgiven."

Verse ConceptsdiseasesHeart, HumanSin, And God's CharacterSonsParalyticsAttitudes Of FaithChrist's Knowledge Of BelieversBedsSaved By FaithChrist ForgivingGod Has ForgivenTake Courage!Overcoming ObstaclesNervousness

I beg you that when I come I will not need to be courageous by daring to oppose some people who think that we are living according to the flesh.

Verse ConceptsLifestylesBoldness, To PeopleLiving For The MaterialA Bold FrontIn Men's PresenceSpiritual WarfareBoldnessmotives

To my shame, I must say, we have been too weak [in comparison to those pseudo-apostles who take advantage of you].But in whatever anyone else dares to boast—I am speaking foolishly—I also dare to boast.

Verse ConceptsFoolish PeopleBeing Strongassertiveness

Bible Theasaurus

Brave (52 instances)
Courageous (37 instances)
Gallant (1 instance)
Manly (2 instances)

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