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# courage, courageous #
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## Facts: ##
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The term "courage" refers to boldly facing or doing something that is difficult, frightening, or dangerous.
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* The term, "courageous" describes someone who shows courage, who does the right thing even when feeling afraid or pressured to give up.
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* A person shows courage when he faces emotional or physical pain with strength and perseverance.
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* The expression "take courage" means, "don't be afraid" or "be assured that things will turn out well."
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* When Joshua was preparing to go into the dangerous land of Canaan, Moses exhorted him to be "strong and courageous."
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* The term "courageous" could also be translated as "brave" or "unafraid" or "bold.".
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* Depending on the context, to "have courage" could also be translated as, "be emotionally strong" or "be confident" or "stand firm."
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* To "speak with courage" could be translated as, "speak boldly" or "speak without being afraid" or "speak confidently."
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(See also: [confidence](../kt/confidence.md) **·** [exhort](../kt/exhort.md) **·** [fear](../kt/fear.md) **·** [strength](../other/strength.md)
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 17:25-27](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/17/25)
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* [2 Kings 18:19-21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ki/18/19)
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* [Acts 05:12-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/05/12)
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* [Hebrews 13:5-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/13/05)
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* [Matthew 09:20-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/09/20)
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