5035. tachu

Lexicon

tachu: Quickly, swiftly, soon

Original Word: ταχύ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: tachu
Pronunciation: tah-KHOO
Phonetic Spelling: (takh-oo')
Definition: Quickly, swiftly, soon
Meaning: quickly, speedily.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lightly, quickly.

Neuter singular of tachus (as adverb); shortly, i.e. Without delay, soon, or (by surprise) suddenly, or (by implication, of ease) readily -- lightly, quickly.

see GREEK tachus

HELPS Word-studies

5035 taxý (an adjective, used adverbially, and derived from 5036 /taxýs, "promptly") – properly, swift (quick), without unnecessary delay; used of God's promptness characterizing how He has ordered all physical scenes of life to happen on His perfect timetable without unnecessary "delay" (Rev 1:1, 22:6).

[5035 (taxý) does not mean "immediately" or necessarily "in a very short time" but rather "without any delay."]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
neut. of tachus
Definition
quickly
NASB Translation
before long (1), possible (1), quickly (11), soon afterward (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5035: ταχύ

ταχύ (neuter of the adjective ταχύς), adverb (from Pindar down), quickly, speedily (wihtout delay): Matthew 5:25; Matthew 28:7; Mark 16:8 Rec.; Luke 15:22 L Tr brackets WH; John 11:29; ἔρχεσθαι, Revelation 2:5 Rec.bez elz, ; ; forthwith, i. e. while in the use of my name he is performing mighty works, Mark 9:39.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root word ταχύς (tachys), meaning "quick" or "swift."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek adverb ταχύ, similar concepts of speed and urgency can be found in Hebrew words such as מַהֵר (maher, Strong's Hebrew 4116), meaning "to hasten" or "to hurry," and קַל (qal, Strong's Hebrew 7031), meaning "swift" or "light." These terms similarly convey the idea of rapid action or quick movement in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The term ταχύ is used in the New Testament to describe actions or events that are to happen without delay or with great speed. It often emphasizes the urgency or imminence of an event.

Context: The Greek adverb ταχύ appears in several New Testament passages, often in eschatological contexts or in instructions for immediate action. It is used to convey the urgency of Christ's return or the need for prompt obedience to divine commands.

• Revelation 22:7 (BSB): "Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book." Here, ταχύ underscores the imminence of Christ's return, urging believers to remain vigilant and faithful.

• Matthew 28:7 (BSB): "Then go quickly and tell His disciples, 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.'" In this context, ταχύ is used to instruct the women at the tomb to deliver the message of Jesus' resurrection without delay.

• Philippians 2:19 (BSB): "Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing." Here, ταχύ conveys the apostle Paul's desire for Timothy to visit the Philippians promptly.

The use of ταχύ in these contexts highlights the importance of readiness and the expectation of swift fulfillment of God's promises. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the need for immediate response to God's call.

Forms and Transliterations

ετάχυναν εταχύνατε ετάχυνε ετάχυνεν ταχυ ταχύ ταχὺ ταχύναντες ταχύνας ταχύνατε ταχυνεί ταχυνέτω ταχύνη τάχυνον tachu tachy tachý tachỳ

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 5:25 Adv
GRK: ἀντιδίκῳ σου ταχὺ ἕως ὅτου
NAS: Make friends quickly with your opponent
KJV: adversary quickly, whiles
INT: adversary of you quickly while which

Matthew 28:7 Adv
GRK: καὶ ταχὺ πορευθεῖσαι εἴπατε
NAS: Go quickly and tell His disciples
KJV: And go quickly, and tell his
INT: And quickly having gone say

Matthew 28:8 Adv
GRK: καὶ ἀπελθοῦσαι ταχὺ ἀπὸ τοῦ
NAS: the tomb quickly with fear
KJV: they departed quickly from
INT: And having gone out quickly from the

Mark 9:39 Adv
GRK: καὶ δυνήσεται ταχὺ κακολογῆσαί με
NAS: and be able soon afterward to speak evil
KJV: that can lightly speak evil of me.
INT: and be able readily to speak evil of me

Luke 15:22 Adv
GRK: δούλους αὐτοῦ Ταχὺ ἐξενέγκατε στολὴν
NAS: to his slaves, 'Quickly bring
INT: servants of him quickly Bring out robe

John 11:29 Adv
GRK: ἤκουσεν ἠγέρθη ταχὺ καὶ ἤρχετο
NAS: it, she got up quickly and was coming
KJV: [that], she arose quickly, and
INT: she heard rises up quickly and comes

Revelation 2:16 Adv
GRK: ἔρχομαί σοι ταχύ καὶ πολεμήσω
NAS: I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war
KJV: unto thee quickly, and
INT: I am coming to you quickly and will make war

Revelation 3:11 Adv
GRK: ἔρχομαι ταχύ κράτει ὃ
NAS: I am coming quickly; hold fast what
KJV: I come quickly: hold that fast
INT: I come quickly hold fast what

Revelation 11:14 Adv
GRK: τρίτη ἔρχεται ταχύ
NAS: woe is coming quickly.
KJV: woe cometh quickly.
INT: third comes quickly

Revelation 22:7 Adv
GRK: Ἰδοὺ ἔρχομαι ταχύ μακάριος ὁ
NAS: I am coming quickly. Blessed
KJV: I come quickly: blessed
INT: Behold I am coming quickly Blessed [is] he who

Revelation 22:12 Adv
GRK: Ἰδοὺ ἔρχομαι ταχύ καὶ ὁ
NAS: I am coming quickly, and My reward
KJV: behold, I come quickly; and my
INT: behold I am coming quickly and the

Revelation 22:20 Adv
GRK: Ναί ἔρχομαι ταχύ Ἀμήν ἔρχου
NAS: I am coming quickly. Amen.
KJV: Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so,
INT: Yes I am coming quickly Amen come

Strong's Greek 5035
12 Occurrences

ταχὺ — 12 Occ.