The meaning of “ταχέως”
Understanding tachéōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adverb from ταχύς hastily, quickly, shortly, soon, suddenly. - briefly, i.e. (in time) speedily, or (in manner) rapidly
ταχέως
adverb from ταχύς hastily, quickly, shortly, soon, suddenly. - briefly, i.e. (in time) speedily, or (in manner) rapidly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 16:6 | “And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.” Word: ταχέως (tachéōs) | |
| John 11:31 | “The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.” Word: ταχέως (tachéōs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 4:19 | “But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.” Word: ταχέως (tachéōs) | |
| Galatians 1:6 | “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:” Word: ταχέως (tachéōs) | |
| Philippians 2:24 | “But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.” Word: ταχέως (tachéōs) |