τολμάωtolmáō
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
Greek (New Testament) · G5111
Meanings
to have courage, to venture, dare, be bold: absol, 2 Corinthians 11:21; followed by ἐπί, 2 Corinthians 10:2; with infinitive (Bl., § 69, 4), Matthew 22:46, Mark 12:34, Luke 20:40, John 21:12, Acts 5:13, Acts 7:32, Romans 15:18, 1 Corinthians 6:1, 2 Corinthians 10:12, Philippians 1:14, Jude 1:9; to submit to (in classical Greek usually absolutely in this sense), Romans 5:7; τολμήσας εἰσῆλθεν, took courage and went in, Mark 15:43 (cf. ἀπο-τολμάω).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 16 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 22:46 No one could answer him. And after that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.
- Mark 12:34 Realizing how much the man understood, Jesus said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” And after that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.
- Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathea took a risk and went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. (Joseph was an honored member of the high council, and he was waiting for the Kingdom of God to come.)
- Luke 20:40 And then no one dared to ask him any more questions.
- John 21:12 “Now come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord.
- Acts 5:13 But no one else dared to join them, even though all the people had high regard for them.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.