◄ 5036. tachus ►
Strong's Lexicon tachus: Quick, swift, speedy Original Word: ταχύς Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: tachus Pronunciation: tah-KHOOS Phonetic Spelling: (takh-oos') Definition: Quick, swift, speedy Meaning: quick, swift, speedy, ready, prompt. Word Origin: Derived from the base of τρέχω (trechō), meaning "to run." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is מָהֵר (maher), Strong's Hebrew 4116, which also means "to hasten" or "to be quick." Usage: The Greek word "tachus" is used to describe something that is fast or swift. In the New Testament, it often conveys the sense of immediacy or promptness, whether in action or response. It can refer to physical speed or the urgency of a situation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, speed was often associated with efficiency and effectiveness, whether in communication, travel, or military maneuvers. The concept of swiftness was valued in various aspects of life, including athletics, where speed was a prized attribute. In a biblical context, the term "tachus" underscores the importance of readiness and the prompt fulfillment of God's purposes. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5036 taxýs (an adjective) – swift (speedy), without unnecessary delay. See 5035 (taxy). [This root (tax-) emphasizes the idea "promptly" (without unjustified time-lapse). Immediacy is conveyed by 2112 /euthéōs ("straightway, right away"). See also Strong's numbers: 5030 (taxéōs), 5031 (taxinós), 5032 (táxion), 5033 (táxista), 5034 (táxos), 5035 (taxý).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition quick, swift NASB Translation faster (1), quick (1), quickly (1), soon (2), sooner (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5036: ταχύς ταχύς, ταχεῖα, ταχύ, from Homer down, quick, fleet, speedy: opposed to βραδύς (as in Xenophon, mem. 4, 2, 25), εἰς τό ἀκοῦσαι (A. V. swift to hear), James 1:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance swift. Of uncertain affinity; fleet, i.e. (figuratively) prompt or ready -- swift. Forms and Transliterations ταχεία ταχείς ταχύ ταχύν ταχυς ταχύς ταχὺς tachus tachys tachỳs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance James 1:19 Adj-NMS GRK: πᾶς ἄνθρωπος ταχὺς εἰς τὸ NAS: But everyone must be quick to hear, KJV: man be swift to hear, INT: every man swift for Strong's Greek 5036 1 Occurrence ταχὺς — 1 Occ.