The meaning of “ὁρμάω”
Understanding hormáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
run (violently), rush. - to start, spur or urge on, i.e. (reflexively) to dash or plunge
ὁρμάω
run (violently), rush. - to start, spur or urge on, i.e. (reflexively) to dash or plunge
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:32 | “And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.” Word: ὁρμάω (hormáō) | |
| Mark 5:13 | “And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.” Word: ὁρμάω (hormáō) | |
| Luke 8:33 | “Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.” Word: ὁρμάω (hormáō) | |
| Acts 7:57 | “Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord,” Word: ὁρμάω (hormáō) | |
| Acts 19:29 | “And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.” Word: ὁρμάω (hormáō) |