Lexical Summary tachos: Speed, swiftness, quickness Original Word: τάχος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance speedFrom the same as tachus; a brief space (of time), i.e. (with en prefixed) in haste -- + quickly, + shortly, + speedily. see GREEK tachus see GREEK en HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5034 táxos – swiftness (speed), i.e. done as quickly (speedily) as is appropriate to the particular situation. See 5035 (taxy). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tachus Definition speed NASB Translation quickly (3), shortly (1), soon (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5034: τάχοςτάχος, τάχους, τό, from Homer down, quickness, speed: ἐν τάχει (often in Greek writings from Aeschylus and Pindar down), quickly, shortly, Acts 12:7; Acts 22:18; ( Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Greek 5034 (tachos) highlights the swift, unhindered action of God and His servants. Each occurrence underscores the certainty of divine purpose rather than mere speed in human reckoning. The term therefore conveys assurance: when the appointed moment arrives, God acts without delay. Occurrences and Contexts 1. Luke 18:8 Grouped thematically, the word relates to (a) divine justice, (b) supernatural deliverance, (c) pastoral plans, and (d) eschatological fulfillment. Justice and Persevering Prayer Luke 18:8 records Jesus’ promise: “I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf.” The widow’s parable teaches believers to persevere, confident that heaven’s courtroom never procrastinates. The “promptness” does not negate God’s long-suffering but assures that justice, once due, will be executed infallibly. Divine Intervention in Acts • Acts 12:7 – An angel awakens Peter: “Quick, get up!” Deliverance from Herod’s prison illustrates how, in the crisis hour, God’s help is instantaneous. Pastoral Expectation and Encouragement Romans 16:20: “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” The adverb carries covenantal assurance first heard in Genesis 3:15. Crushing Satan “soon” fortifies the Roman church to endure present hostility with a view to imminent victory. 1 Timothy 3:14: “Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things…” Paul models responsible leadership: he plans for rapid personal visitation yet supplies written instruction in case providence delays him. Ministry should be conducted with the same readiness—organizing diligently while trusting God for timing. Prophetic Certainty in Revelation Revelation opens and closes with the term: John’s visions assure persecuted believers that the unfolding of end-time events is not indefinite. “Soon” speaks of impending certainty; when the pre-ordained moment arrives, the seals break rapidly. The phrase also calls each generation to watchfulness, knowing that fulfillment is nearer than when we first believed. Old Testament Parallels Psalm 147:15: “He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly.” Isaiah 51:5 promises, “My righteousness draws near speedily.” The New Testament use of tachos echoes these themes: God’s word and salvation move unhindered once decreed. Practical Ministry Applications • Cultivate expectancy in prayer; delays refine faith but do not negate divine promptness. In all eight occurrences, 5034 reminds the church that God’s purposes, whether in personal deliverance or cosmic consummation, advance without hesitation when His appointed “fullness of time” arrives. Forms and Transliterations ταχει τάχει ταχέως τάχος τάχους tachei tácheiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 18:8 N-DNSGRK: αὐτῶν ἐν τάχει πλὴν ὁ NAS: justice for them quickly. However, KJV: them speedily. Nevertheless INT: of them in quickness Nevertheless the Acts 12:7 N-DNS Acts 22:18 N-DNS Acts 25:4 N-DNS Romans 16:20 N-DNS 1 Timothy 3:14 N-DNS Revelation 1:1 N-DNS Revelation 22:6 N-DNS |
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