Greek Word Study

The meaning of ταχινός

Understanding tachinós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

shortly, swift. - curt, i.e. impending

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ταχινός

Phonetictakh-ee-nos'
Transliterationtachinós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

shortly, swift. - curt, i.e. impending

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
2 Peter 1:14

Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.

Word: ταχινός (tachinós)
2 Peter 2:1

But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

Word: ταχινός (tachinós)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
2 Peter
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