Strong's Lexicon ush: To hasten, to be eager, to be swift Original Word: עוּשׁ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts includes σπεύδω (speudō), which also means to hasten or to be eager. Usage: The Hebrew verb "ush" conveys the idea of hastening or being eager. It is often used in contexts where speed or urgency is emphasized. The term can imply a sense of eagerness or readiness to act, reflecting a proactive or zealous attitude. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of hastening or eagerness was often associated with diligence and readiness to fulfill one's duties or respond to a call. This could be in the context of military action, religious observance, or daily life. The urgency implied by "ush" reflects a cultural value placed on promptness and responsiveness, which was crucial in a society where communication and travel were limited by the technology of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to lend aid, come to help NASB Translation hasten (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עוּשׁ] verb si vera lectio, lend aid, come to help (Arabic  IV. aid, succour; Sabean עֿותֿ noun help, SabDenkm91; Nabataean, Sinaitic עות in proper name Lzb337 Cook90); — Qal Imperative masculine plural עוּשׁוּ וָבֹאוּ Joel 4:11 but dubious; Gr Dr, plausibly, חוּשׁוּ; CheExpos., Nov. 1897,365 גְּשׁוּ (√ נגשׁ); עוּרוּ We Now. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance assemble self A primitive root; to hasten -- assemble self. Forms and Transliterations ע֣וּשׁוּ עושו ‘ū·šū ‘ūšū UshuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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