◄ 2439. chish ►
Strong's Lexicon chish: To hasten, to hurry Original Word: חִישׁ Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: chiysh Pronunciation: kheesh Phonetic Spelling: (kheesh) Definition: To hasten, to hurry Meaning: to hurry Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 4692 (σπεύδω, speudō) - to hasten, to hurry - Strong's Greek 5030 (τάχος, tachos) - speed, swiftness Usage: The Hebrew verb "chish" primarily conveys the idea of making haste or acting quickly. It is used in contexts where speed or urgency is emphasized, often in response to a pressing situation or divine command. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of haste was significant in various contexts, from military actions to religious observances. The urgency to act quickly could be seen as a response to divine intervention or as a necessary action in times of crisis. The Hebrew mindset often associated haste with obedience and readiness to fulfill God's commands. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin the same as chush, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance make haste Another form of chuwsh; to hurry -- make haste. see HEBREW chuwsh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance mê·ḥê·qōw — 1 Occ. ū·mê·ḥêq — 1 Occ. ū·ḇə·ḥê·qōw — 2 Occ. wə·ḥêq — 1 Occ. ḇə·ḥê·qāh — 1 Occ. ḇə·ḥê·qe·ḵā — 2 Occ. ḇə·ḥê·qî — 2 Occ. wə·ha·ḥêq- — 1 Occ. ḥî·rāh — 1 Occ. wə·ḥî·rāh — 1 Occ. ḥî·rō·wm — 3 Occ. ḥū·rām — 3 Occ. lə·ḥî·rām — 3 Occ. ḥîš — 1 Occ. ḥik·kāh — 1 Occ. ḥik·ke·ḵā — 3 Occ. ḥik·kî — 3 Occ. ḥik·kōw — 3 Occ. lə·ḥik·kām — 1 Occ. lə·ḥik·kî — 3 Occ.