Strong's Lexicon tachinos: Swift, quick, speedy Original Word: ταχινός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "ταχύς" (tachys), meaning "quick" or "swift." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of swiftness or speed is מָהֵר (maher), Strong's Hebrew 4116, which conveys a similar sense of haste or quickness. Usage: The Greek adjective "ταχινός" (tachinos) is used to describe something that is swift or speedy. In the context of the New Testament, it often conveys a sense of urgency or immediacy, particularly in relation to actions or events that are expected to occur soon. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of speed was often associated with messengers, travel, and the execution of tasks. The ability to act swiftly was valued in both military and civic contexts. In the New Testament, the use of "ταχινός" reflects the early Christian expectation of the imminent return of Christ and the urgency of spreading the Gospel message. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originlate form of tachus Definition swift NASB Translation imminent (1), swift (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5031: ταχινόςταχινός, ταχινή, ταχινόν, from Theocritus down, swift, quick: of events soon to come or just impending, 2 Peter 1:14; 2 Peter 2:1 (Isaiah 59:7; Wis. 13:2; Sir. 18:26). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shortly, swift. From tachos; curt, i.e. Impending -- shortly, swift. see GREEK tachos Forms and Transliterations ταχινη ταχινή ταχινην ταχινήν ταχινὴν ταχινοί ταχινόν tachine tachinē tachinḗ tachinen tachinēn tachinḕnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Peter 1:14 Adj-NFSGRK: εἰδὼς ὅτι ταχινή ἐστιν ἡ NAS: of my [earthly] dwelling is imminent, as also KJV: Knowing that shortly I must put off INT: knowing that speedily is the 2 Peter 2:1 Adj-AFS Strong's Greek 5031 |
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