Tachus ταχύς
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| ταχύς | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | tachus |
| Strong's number | G5036 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Gloss | quick |
| Occurrences | 5 in 5 verses |
| Most frequent in | Matthew (1) |
Tachus (Greek ταχύς, Strong's G5036) is a Greek adjective meaning “quick”. It occurs 5 times in 5 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
ταχύς, -εῖα, -ύ
[in LXX chiefly for מָהַר pi. ;]
quick, swift, speedy: opposite to βραδύς, Ja 119.†
(AS)
[in LXX chiefly for מָהַר pi. ;]
quick, swift, speedy: opposite to βραδύς, Ja 119.†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | swift (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | quick (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Tachus, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Matthew
- Matthew 5:25Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.
Luke
- Luke 15:22But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
Acts
- Acts 17:15And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
James
- James 1:19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Revelation
- Revelation 22:12And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).