ταχύςtachýs
quick, swift, speedy: opposed to βραδύς, James 1:19.
Greek (New Testament) · G5036
Same root
- ταχύtachý · G5035shortly, i.e. without delay, soon, or (by surprise) suddenly, or (by implication, of ease) readily
- τάχιονtáchion · G5032more swiftly, i.e. (in manner) more rapidly, or (in time) more speedily
- ταχέωςtachéōs · G5030briefly, i.e. (in time) speedily, or (in manner) rapidly
- τάχαtácha · G5029shortly, i.e. (figuratively) possibly
- τάχισταtáchista · G5033most quickly, i.e. (with G5613 (ὡς) prefixed) as soon as possible
- τάχοςtáchos · G5034a brief space (of time), i.e. (with G1722 (ἐν) prefixed) in haste
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 5:25 “When you are on the way to court with your adversary, settle your differences quickly. Otherwise, your accuser may hand you over to the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, and you will be thrown into prison.
- Luke 15:22 “But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet.
- Acts 17:15 Those escorting Paul went with him all the way to Athens; then they returned to Berea with instructions for Silas and Timothy to hurry and join him.
- James 1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
- Revelation 22:12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.