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Strong's G2293 θαρσέω (tharseo)

Tharseo means “have courage” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2293 — chaggiah (“Haggiah”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2293
Language Greek
Linked Usages 36
Books 20

Strong's G2293 Quick Answer

Strong's G2293 θαρσέω (tharseo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. tharseo (thar-seh'-o) v. 1. to have courage [from G2294] It has 36 linked Bible usages across 20 books. Visible English usage signals include good and have. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
tharseo (thar-seh'-o) v. 1. to have courage [from G2294]
Usage
36 linked usages
Books
20 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
good and have

Meaning and Definition

tharseo (thar-seh'-o) v. 1. to have courage [from G2294] KJV: be of good cheer (comfort) Root(s): G2294 Compare: G2292

Original Word
θαρσέω
Transliteration
tharseo
Derivation
Root: θάρσος R1: 2294
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2293. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

take heart

Usage: θαρσέω, -ῶ (see: θαρρέω), [in LXX chiefly for יָרֵא, with neg. ;] to be of good courage: imperat., θάραει, -εῖτε, Mat.9:2, 22 14:27, Mrk.6:50 10:49, Jhn.16:33, Act.23:11.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2293 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render tharseo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

good Matthew 9:2 have John 16:33

How Strong's G2293 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 13 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2293 (θαρσέω) appears 30 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2293 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2293 in the New Testament

8 indexed usages in New Testament.

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.

Strong's G2293 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

13 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 35:17 Septuagint / Brenton

And it came to pass in her hard labor, that the midwife said to her, Be of good courage, for thou shalt also have this son.

Exodus 14:13 Septuagint / Brenton

And Moses said to the people, Be of good courage: stand and see the salvation which is from the Lord, which he will work for us this day; for as ye have seen the Egyptians today, ye shall see them again no more forever.

Exodus 20:20 Septuagint / Brenton

And Moses says to them, Be of good courage, for God is come to you to try you, that his fear may be among you, that ye sin not.

Strong's G2293 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

13 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 7:30 Septuagint / Brenton

Then said Uzziah to them, Brethren, be of good courage, let us yet endure five days, in the which space the Lord our God may turn his mercy toward us; for he will not forsake us utterly.

Judith 11:1 Septuagint / Brenton

Then said Holofernes unto her, Woman, be of good comfort, fear not in thy heart: for I never hurt any that was willing to serve Nebuchadnezzar, the king of all the earth.

Judith 11:3 Septuagint / Brenton

But now tell me wherefore thou art fled from them, and art come unto us: for thou art come for safeguard; be of good comfort, thou shalt live this night, and hereafter:

Strong's G2293 in 1 Enoch

2 indexed usages in 1 Enoch.

1 Enoch 102:4 Septuagint / Brenton

Fear ye not, ye souls of the righteous, And be hopeful ye that have died in righteousness.

1 Enoch 104:2 Septuagint / Brenton

One: and your names are written before the glory of the Great One. Be hopeful; for aforetime ye were put to shame through ill and affliction; but now ye shall shine as the lights of heaven,

Usage Excerpts

First 36 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2293.

Genesis 35:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass in her hard labor, that the midwife said to her, Be of good courage, for thou shalt also have this son.
Exodus 14:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Moses said to the people, Be of good courage: stand and see the salvation which is from the Lord, which he will work for us this day; for as ye have seen the Egyptians today, ye shall see them again no more forever.
Exodus 20:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Moses says to them, Be of good courage, for God is come to you to try you, that his fear may be among you, that ye sin not.
3 Kingdoms 17:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Elijah said to her, Be of good courage, go in and do according to thy word: but make me thereof a little cake, and thou shalt bring it out to me first, and thou shalt make some for thyself and thy children last.
Esther 5:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass on the third day, when she had ceased praying, that she put off her mean dress, and put on her glorious apparel. and having called upon God the Overseer and Preserver of all things, she took her two maids, and she leaned upon one, as a delicate female, and the other followed bearing her train. was blooming in the perfection of her beauty; and her face was cheerful, as it were benevolent, but her heart was straitened for fear. covered all over with gold and precious stones, and was very terrible. her. the matter, Esther? I am thy brother; be of good cheer, thou shalt not die, for our command is openly declared to thee, Draw nigh.
Proverbs 1:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And she makes proclamation on the top of the walls, And sits by the gates of princes; And at the gates of the city boldly says,
Proverbs 31:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The heart of her husband trusts in her: Such a one shall stand in no need of fine spoils.
Joel 2:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Be of good courage, O land; rejoice and be glad: for the Lord has done great things.
Joel 2:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Be of good courage, ye beasts of the plain, for the plains of the wilderness have budded, for the trees have borne their fruit, the fig tree and the vine have yielded their strength.
Zephaniah 3:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
At that time the Lord shall say to Jerusalem, Be of good courage, Zion; let not thy hands be slack.
Haggai 2:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and my Spirit remains in the midst of you; be of good courage.
Zechariah 8:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it shall come to pass, as ye were a curse among the nations, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: be of good courage, and strengthen your hands.
Zechariah 8:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
so have I prepared and taken counsel in these days to do good to Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: be ye of good courage.
Matthew 9:2 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
Mark 6:50 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
John 16:33 New Testament, 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 New Testament, 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.
Judith 7:30 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then said Uzziah to them, Brethren, be of good courage, let us yet endure five days, in the which space the Lord our God may turn his mercy toward us; for he will not forsake us utterly.
Judith 11:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then said Holofernes unto her, Woman, be of good comfort, fear not in thy heart: for I never hurt any that was willing to serve Nebuchadnezzar, the king of all the earth.
Judith 11:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But now tell me wherefore thou art fled from them, and art come unto us: for thou art come for safeguard; be of good comfort, thou shalt live this night, and hereafter:
Tobit 5:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then Tobit said unto him, Brother, show me of what tribe and family thou art.
Tobit 7:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Which when she had done as he had bidden her, she brought her thither: and she wept, and she received the tears of her daughter, and said unto her,
Tobit 8:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and then he should take the half of his goods, and go in safety to his father; and should have the rest when I and my wife be dead.
Tobit 11:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and took hold of his father: and he strake of the gall on his father’s eyes, saying, Be of good hope, my father.
4 Maccabees 17:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Be of good cheer, therefore, O holy-minded mother! holding the firm substance of the hope of your steadfastness with God.
Wisdom of Sirach 19:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
If thou hast heard a word, let it die with thee; And be bold, it will not burst thee.
Baruch 4:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Be of good cheer, my people, the memorial of Israel.
Baruch 4:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Be of good cheer, O my children, cry unto the Lord, and he shall deliver you from the power and hand of the enemies.
Baruch 4:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Be of good comfort, O my children, and cry unto God: for ye shall be remembered of him that brought these things upon you.
Baruch 4:30 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Take a good heart, O Jerusalem: for he that gave thee that name will comfort thee.
1 Enoch 102:4 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
Fear ye not, ye souls of the righteous, And be hopeful ye that have died in righteousness.
1 Enoch 104:2 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
One: and your names are written before the glory of the Great One. Be hopeful; for aforetime ye were put to shame through ill and affliction; but now ye shall shine as the lights of heaven,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2293, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Esther 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zephaniah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Haggai 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 3 usages, New Testament
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Baruch 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 2 usages, 1 Enoch

Strong's G2293 FAQ

What does tharseo (θαρσέω) mean?

Tharseo (Strong's G2293) is a Greek word most simply glossed "have courage". tharseo (thar-seh'-o) v. 1. to have courage [from G2294]

How many times is tharseo (θαρσέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 36 linked usages for Strong's G2293 across 20 books.

Where can I study tharseo (θαρσέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2293 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate tharseo (θαρσέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as good and have. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2293 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 13 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 13 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 2 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G2293, with linked reader references where each row is available.