Strong's Lexicon hormé: Impulse, assault, rush, onset Original Word: ὁρμή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὁρμάω (hormaō), meaning "to set in motion" or "to rush." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hormé," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like "פֶּתַע" (peta), meaning "suddenness" or "impulse," which captures the idea of sudden or impetuous action. Usage: In the New Testament, "hormé" refers to a sudden movement or impulse, often associated with a rush or onset of action. It conveys the idea of a strong, often aggressive, movement or drive towards a particular goal or action. This term can be used both in a literal sense, such as a physical rush, and metaphorically, to describe an impetuous or impulsive decision or action. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "hormé" was significant in both philosophical and military contexts. Philosophically, it was associated with the inner drive or motivation that propels individuals towards action. In military terms, it described the initial charge or assault in battle. Understanding "hormé" within these contexts helps to appreciate its usage in the New Testament, where it often describes the fervent and sometimes reckless actions of individuals or groups. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a rapid motion forwards, onrush, assault NASB Translation attempt (1), inclination (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3730: ὁρμήὁρμή, ὁρμῆς, ἡ (from the root, sar, to go, flow; Fick i., p. 227; Curtius, § 502), from Homer down, a violent motion, impulse: James 3:4; a hostile movement, onset, assault, Acts 14:5 (cf. Trench, § lxxxvii.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance assault. Of uncertain affinity; a violent impulse, i.e. Onset -- assault. Forms and Transliterations ορμάς ορμη ορμή ὁρμὴ ορμήν ορμής horme hormē hormḕ orme ormēLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 14:5 N-NFSGRK: δὲ ἐγένετο ὁρμὴ τῶν ἐθνῶν NAS: And when an attempt was made by both KJV: when there was an assault made both INT: moreover there was a rush of the Gentiles James 3:4 N-NFS |
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