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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, exhort, fear, strength)

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