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τολμάω G5111
G5111 is the Greek word τολμάω, transliterated tolmáō. The King James Version most often renders it durst.
What it means
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.
Where it comes from
from (boldness.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 18 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be bold, boldly, dare, durst.
Verses using τολμάω
All 15 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 22:46 · KJV
And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.
Mark 12:34 · KJV
And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.
Mark 15:43 · KJV
Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.
Luke 20:40 · KJV
And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.
John 21:12 · KJV
Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
Acts 5:13 · KJV
And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.
Acts 7:32 · KJV
Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.
Romans 5:7 · KJV
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
Romans 15:18 · KJV
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
1 Corinthians 6:1 · KJV
Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?
2 Corinthians 10:2 · KJV
But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
2 Corinthians 10:12 · KJV
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
2 Corinthians 11:21 · KJV
I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.
Philippians 1:14 · KJV
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Jude 1:9 · KJV
Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5111 mean?
G5111 is the Greek word τολμάω (tolmáō), meaning 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 King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it durst (7 times), dare (4 times), bold (4 times), boldly (1 time), would (1 time), among others.
How many times does G5111 appear in the Bible?
τολμάω (tolmáō) is tagged in 15 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5111 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from (boldness.
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