Strong's Lexicon chish: To hasten, to hurry Original Word: חִישׁ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of haste includes "σπεύδω" (speudō), which also means to hasten or hurry. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chish" primarily conveys the idea of hastening or making haste. It is used to describe actions that are done quickly or with urgency. This term can be applied to both physical movement and the urgency of a situation or response. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of haste was often associated with urgency and the need for immediate action. This could be in response to a threat, an opportunity, or a divine command. The nomadic and agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites often required quick decision-making and action, whether in travel, warfare, or agricultural tasks. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chush Definition quickly NASB Translation soon (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חִישׁ adverb quickly, כי נז חישׁ Psalm 90:10 of passing away of human life. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance soon From chiysh; properly, a hurry; hence (adverb) quickly -- soon. see HEBREW chiysh Forms and Transliterations חִ֝֗ישׁ חיש Chish ḥîšLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 90:10 HEB: כִּי־ גָ֥ז חִ֝֗ישׁ וַנָּעֻֽפָה׃ NAS: and sorrow; For soon it is gone KJV: and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, INT: for is gone soon fly |
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