Strong's Lexicon tachion: More quickly, sooner Original Word: τάχιον Word Origin: Comparative form of the Greek adjective ταχύς (tachys), meaning "quick" or "swift." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "tachion," the concept of swiftness or urgency can be found in Hebrew words like מַהֵר (maher), meaning "to hasten" or "to hurry." Usage: The adverb "tachion" is used in the New Testament to convey the sense of doing something more quickly or sooner than expected. It emphasizes the urgency or speed of an action or event. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, speed and efficiency were often valued in various aspects of life, from communication to travel. The concept of swiftness was not only practical but also metaphorical, often used to describe the promptness of divine intervention or the urgency of moral and ethical actions. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5032 táxion (an adverb) – swiftly, without unnecessary delay. See 5035 (taxy). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincptv. adverb from tachus, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5032: τάχειον[τάχειον, WH for τάχιον (which see; and cf. under the word εἰ, ἰ.) ταχέως (ταχύς), adverb (from Homer down), quickly, shortly: Luke 14:21; Luke 16:6; John 11:31; 1 Corinthians 4:19; Galatians 1:6; Philippians 2:19, 24; 2 Timothy 4:9; with the added suggestion of inconsiderateness (hastily): 2 Thessalonians 2:2; 1 Timothy 5:22. STRONGS NT 5032: τάχιοντάχιον (WH τάχειον; see their Appendix, p. 154 and cf. εἰ, ἰ) (neuter of the comparitive ταχίων), adverb, for which the more ancient writers used θᾶσσον or θᾶττον, see Lob. ad Phryn., p. 76f; Winers Grammar, § 11, 2a.; (Buttmann, 27 (24)); more swiftly, more quickly: in comparison, John 20:4 (cf. Winers Grammar, 604 (562)); with the suppression of the second member of the comparison (Winer's Grammar, 243 (228)): Hebrews 13:19 (sooner, namely, than would be the case without your prayers for me),23 (namely, than I depart); John 13:27 (namely, than you seem to have resolved to); 1 Timothy 3:14 R G T (namely, than I anticipated). Neuter singular of the comparative of tachus (as adverb); more swiftly, i.e. (in manner) more rapidly, or (in time) more speedily -- out (run), quickly, shortly, sooner. see GREEK tachus Englishman's Concordance John 13:27 Adv-CGRK: ποιεῖς ποίησον τάχιον KJV: thou doest, do quickly. INT: you do do quickly John 20:4 Adv-C Hebrews 13:19 Adv-C Hebrews 13:23 Adv-C |
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