Definition
τάχος, -ους, τό
[in LXX chiefly for parts and derivatives of מָהַר ;]
swiftness, speed. Adverbially, ἐν τ. (ταχέως), quickly, speedily, soon: Luke 18:8, Acts 12:7; 22:18; 25:4, Romans 16:20, 1 Timothy 3:14, Revelation 1:1; 22:6.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as τάχος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- Luke 18:8τάχειI tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”
- Acts 12:7τάχει · quicklySuddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.
- Acts 22:18τάχει · quickly…and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’
- Acts 25:4τάχει · soonBut Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.
- Romans 16:20τάχειThe God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
- 1 Timothy 3:14τάχει · soonAlthough I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things
- Revelation 1:1τάχει · soonThis is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,
- Revelation 22:6τάχει · soonThen the angel said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His servants what must soon take place.”