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θαρσέω G2293
G2293 is the Greek word θαρσέω, transliterated tharséō. The King James Version most often renders it good cheer.
What it means
to have courage.
Where it comes from
from G2294 (θάρσος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be of good cheer (comfort).
Verses using θαρσέω
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 9:2 · KJV
And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
Matthew 9:22 · KJV
But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
Matthew 14:27 · KJV
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
Mark 6:50 · KJV
For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
Mark 10:49 · KJV
And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.
Luke 8:48 · KJV
And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
John 16:33 · KJV
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Acts 23:11 · KJV
And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2293 mean?
G2293 is the Greek word θαρσέω (tharséō), meaning to have courage.
How is G2293 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it good cheer (5 times), good comfort (3 times).
How many times does G2293 appear in the Bible?
θαρσέω (tharséō) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2293 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2294 (θάρσος).
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