Berean Strong's Lexicon hormaó: To rush, to set in motion, to start, to make an attempt Original Word: ὁρμάω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ὁρμή (hormē), meaning "a rush" or "an onset." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὁρμάω, similar concepts of rushing or eager movement can be found in Hebrew words like רוּץ (ruts, Strong's H7323), meaning "to run," or פָּרַץ (parats, Strong's H6555), meaning "to break out." Usage: The verb ὁρμάω (hormaó) is used in the New Testament to describe a sudden movement or an eager attempt to do something. It conveys the idea of rushing forward with intent or purpose. This term can imply both physical movement and metaphorical eagerness or zeal. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of rushing or making a sudden move was often associated with military actions or athletic endeavors. The term ὁρμάω would have been understood in the context of a decisive and energetic action, reflecting the cultural values of courage and initiative. In the New Testament, this word captures the urgency and fervor of certain actions or decisions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hormé Definition to set in motion, to hasten on NASB Translation rushed (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3729: ὁρμάωὁρμάω, ό῾ρμω: 1 aorist ὥρμησα; (from ὁρμή); 1. transitive, to set in rapid motion, stir up, incite, urge on; so from Homer down. 2. intransitive, to start forward impetuously, to rush (so from Homer down): εἰς τί, Matthew 8:32; Mark 5:13; Luke 8:33; Acts 19:29; ἐπί τινα, Acts 7:57. From horme; to start, spur or urge on, i.e. (reflexively) to dash or plunge -- run (violently), rush. see GREEK horme Englishman's Concordance Matthew 8:32 V-AIA-3SGRK: καὶ ἰδοὺ ὥρμησεν πᾶσα ἡ NAS: herd rushed down KJV: of swine ran violently down INT: and behold rushed all the Mark 5:13 V-AIA-3S Luke 8:33 V-AIA-3S Acts 7:57 V-AIA-3P Acts 19:29 V-AIA-3P Strong's Greek 3729 |
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