Bible Dictionary
DARE
To dare means to show courage or boldness. In Scripture it does not ordinarily mean to defy or challenge, but to act confidently in undertaking something.
Definition
To dare means to manifest courage or boldness in undertaking something. In biblical usage it does not ordinarily mean to defy, challenge, or terrify.
Biblical Usage
Paul uses the expression negatively when he says that he is not bold to number or compare himself with others.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>dar: The expression "to dare" in the Scriptures never has the meaning of "to defy," "to challenge," or "to terrify." It is always found as the translation of tolmao, "to manifest courage." This is particularly evident from 2Co 10:12, "for we are not bold to number or compare ourselves" (the King James Version "for we dare not make ourselves of the number").</p>