3729. hormaó

Lexicon

hormaó: To rush, to set in motion, to start, to make an attempt

Original Word: ὁρμάω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: hormaó
Pronunciation: hor-MAH-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (hor-mah'-o)
Definition: To rush, to set in motion, to start, to make an attempt
Meaning: I rush, hasten on.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

run violently, rush.

From horme; to start, spur or urge on, i.e. (reflexively) to dash or plunge -- run (violently), rush.

see GREEK horme

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from hormé
Definition
to set in motion, to hasten on
NASB Translation
rushed (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3729: ὁρμάω

ὁρμάω, ό῾ρμω: 1 aorist ὥρμησα; (from ὁρμή);

1. transitive, to set in rapid motion, stir up, incite, urge on; so from Homer down.

2. intransitive, to start forward impetuously, to rush (so from Homer down): εἰς τί, Matthew 8:32; Mark 5:13; Luke 8:33; Acts 19:29; ἐπί τινα, Acts 7:57.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ὁρμή (hormē), meaning "impulse" or "onset."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὁρμάω, similar concepts of rushing or hastening can be found in Hebrew verbs such as רוּץ (ruts, Strong's Hebrew 7323), meaning "to run," or חָפַז (chafaz, Strong's Hebrew 2648), meaning "to hurry" or "to be in haste." These Hebrew terms capture the essence of rapid movement or urgent action, akin to the Greek ὁρμάω.

Usage: The verb ὁρμάω is used in the New Testament to describe a sudden movement or rush, often with a sense of urgency or aggression. It can refer to physical movement or metaphorical action, such as a strong impulse or desire.

Context: The Greek verb ὁρμάω appears in the New Testament in contexts that convey a sense of urgency or aggressive action. It is often used to describe the actions of crowds or groups who are moved by a strong impulse or emotion. For example, in Acts 14:5, the word is used to describe the violent intent of both Gentiles and Jews, along with their rulers, who "rushed together" to mistreat and stone Paul and Barnabas. This usage highlights the collective and often chaotic nature of the action, driven by a shared impulse or motivation.

The term can also be applied metaphorically to describe the onset of emotions or desires that propel individuals into action. In the cultural and historical context of the New Testament, ὁρμάω reflects the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of human behavior, especially in response to perceived threats or provocations.

The use of ὁρμάω in the New Testament underscores the theme of human impulsivity and the potential for sudden, collective action, whether for good or ill. It serves as a reminder of the power of emotions and impulses in shaping human behavior and the course of events.

Forms and Transliterations

ορμήσας ορμήσουσι ορμώσιν ώρμησα ωρμησαν ώρμησαν ώρμησάν ὥρμησαν ὥρμησάν ώρμησας ώρμησε ωρμησεν ώρμησεν ὥρμησεν hormesan hōrmēsan hṓrmesan hṓrmesán hṓrmēsan hṓrmēsán hormesen hōrmēsen hṓrmesen hṓrmēsen ormesan ōrmēsan ormesen ōrmēsen

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 8:32 V-AIA-3S
GRK: καὶ ἰδοὺ ὥρμησεν πᾶσα ἡ
NAS: herd rushed down
KJV: of swine ran violently down
INT: and behold rushed all the

Mark 5:13 V-AIA-3S
GRK: χοίρους καὶ ὥρμησεν ἡ ἀγέλη
NAS: and the herd rushed down
KJV: the herd ran violently down
INT: pigs and rushed the herd

Luke 8:33 V-AIA-3S
GRK: χοίρους καὶ ὥρμησεν ἡ ἀγέλη
NAS: and the herd rushed down
KJV: the herd ran violently down
INT: pigs and rushed the herd

Acts 7:57 V-AIA-3P
GRK: αὐτῶν καὶ ὥρμησαν ὁμοθυμαδὸν ἐπ'
NAS: their ears and rushed at him with one impulse.
KJV: ears, and ran upon him
INT: of them and rushed with one accord upon

Acts 19:29 V-AIA-3P
GRK: τῆς συγχύσεως ὥρμησάν τε ὁμοθυμαδὸν
NAS: with the confusion, and they rushed with one accord
KJV: companions in travel, they rushed with one accord
INT: whole with confusion they rushed also with one accord

Strong's Greek 3729
5 Occurrences

ὥρμησαν — 2 Occ.
ὥρμησεν — 3 Occ.