The term "hastily" refers to actions performed with excessive speed or urgency, often without due consideration or thought. In the biblical context, acting hastily is frequently associated with negative consequences, as it can lead to poor decision-making and unintended outcomes. The Bible provides several examples and teachings that caution against hasty actions, emphasizing the importance of wisdom, patience, and discernment.

Old Testament References

1. Proverbs 19:2 · "Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark." This proverb highlights the danger of acting with zeal but without understanding. Hasty actions, driven by impulsive enthusiasm, can lead to mistakes and missteps.

2. Proverbs 21:5 · "The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty." Here, the contrast is drawn between the diligent, who plan carefully and reap abundance, and those who act hastily, resulting in lack and poverty. This underscores the value of thoughtful planning over rash decisions.

3. Ecclesiastes 5:2 · "Do not be quick with your mouth or hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are on earth. So let your words be few." This verse advises against hasty speech, especially in the presence of God, advocating for reverence and careful consideration in communication.

New Testament References

1. James 1:19 · "My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger." Although the term "hastily" is not directly used, the principle is clear: believers are encouraged to be deliberate in their actions and reactions, particularly in communication and emotional responses.

2. Acts 19:36 · "Therefore, since these things are undeniable, you ought to be calm and not do anything rash." In this passage, the town clerk of Ephesus advises the crowd to avoid rash actions in response to the uproar caused by Paul's ministry. This serves as a reminder of the importance of calm and measured responses in the face of provocation.

Biblical Examples of Hasty Actions

1. Saul's Impatience (1 Samuel 13:8-14) · King Saul acted hastily by offering a burnt sacrifice himself instead of waiting for the prophet Samuel. This disobedience led to God's rejection of Saul's kingship. Saul's impatience and hasty decision highlight the consequences of not waiting on God's timing.

2. Moses Striking the Rock (Numbers 20:10-12) · In frustration, Moses struck the rock twice to bring forth water, rather than speaking to it as God commanded. This hasty action resulted in Moses being denied entry into the Promised Land, illustrating the cost of acting impulsively rather than following God's instructions.

3. Peter's Reaction in Gethsemane (John 18:10-11) · When Jesus was arrested, Peter acted hastily by drawing his sword and cutting off the ear of the high priest's servant. Jesus rebuked Peter, emphasizing that His arrest was part of God's plan. Peter's impulsive action contrasts with Jesus' submission to the Father's will.

Theological Implications

The Bible consistently warns against hasty actions, advocating for a life characterized by wisdom, patience, and reliance on God's guidance. Acting hastily often reflects a lack of trust in God's timing and provision. Believers are encouraged to seek God's wisdom and direction in all decisions, ensuring that their actions align with His will and purpose. The biblical narrative underscores the importance of thoughtful deliberation and the dangers of impulsive behavior, urging followers of Christ to embody the virtues of patience and discernment in their daily lives.1. (adv.) In haste; with speed or quickness; speedily; nimbly.

2. (adv.) Without due reflection; precipitately; rashly.

3. (adv.) Passionately; impatiently.

5030. tacheos -- quickly, hastily
... quickly, hastily. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: tacheos Phonetic Spelling:
(takh-eh'-oce) Short Definition: soon, quickly, hastily Definition: soon ...
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5034. tachos -- speed
... Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: tachos Phonetic Spelling: (takh'-os) Short
Definition: quickness, speed Definition: quickness, speed; hastily, immediately ...
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5143. trecho -- to run
... verb (properly, threcho; compare thrix); which uses dremo drem'-o (the base of dromos)
as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily (literally or ...
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4936. suntrecho -- to run with
... run together. From sun and trecho (including its alternate); to rush together (hastily
assemble) or headlong (figuratively) -- run (together, with). ...
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7323. ruts -- to run
... break down, divide speedily, footman, guard, bring hastily. A primitive root;
to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush) -- break ...
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4120. meherah -- haste, speed
... 2), swiftly (1). hastily, quickly, shortly, soon, make with speedily, swiftly.
Feminine of maher; properly, a hurry; hence (adverbially ...
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4118. maher -- hastening, speedy, swift
... Definition: hasteth. hasteth, hastily, at once, quickly, soon, speedily,
suddenly From mahar; properly, hurrying; hence (adverbially ...
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926. bahal -- to disturb, terrify
... root Definition to disturb, terrify NASB Word Usage dismayed (12), disturb (1),
disturbed (2), eager (1), hastened (1), hastens (1), hastily (1), hasty (1 ...
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973. bachal -- to feel a loathing
... abhor, A primitive root; to loath -- abhor, get hastily (from the margin for bahal).
see HEBREW bahal. 972, 973. bachal. 973a . Strong's Numbers.
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4118b. maher -- quickly, speedily
... Word Origin from mahar Definition quickly, speedily NASB Word Usage hastily (1),
quickly (16). 4118a, 4118b. maher. 4119 . Strong's Numbers.
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4116. mahar -- to hasten
... act quickly (1), anxious (1), bring quickly (2), bring...quickly (1), do quickly
(1), haste (2), hasten (3), hastened (1), hastens (1), hastily (1), hasty (1 ...
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924. behilu -- haste
... in haste. (Aramaic) from bhal; a hurry; only adverb, hastily -- in haste. see
HEBREW bhal. 923, 924. behilu. 925 . Strong's Numbers.
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2367. Chusham -- a king of Edom
... Husham. Or Chusham {khoo-shawm'}; from chuwsh; hastily; Chusham, an Idumaean --
Husham. see HEBREW chuwsh. 2366b, 2367. Chusham or Chusham. 2368 . ...
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We Should not Hastily Impute as Crimes to the Men of Old Time ...
... Against Heresies: Book IV Chapter XXXI."We should not hastily impute as crimes to
the men of old time those actions which the Scripture has not condemned ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxxi we should not hastily.htm

A Question How to Cure those who have Hastily Left the ...
... The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter XI. A question how to cure those
who have hastily left the congregation of the Coenobium. ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xi a question how.htm

Letter xii. Leo, Bishop of the City of Rome, to all the Bishops of ...
... which were started with a bad beginning. II. In no case ought bishops to
be ordained hastily. But if in every grade of the Church ...
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Whether Sins Differ Specifically in Respect of Different ...
... Objection 3: Further, diverse species are assigned to gluttony, according to the
words contained in the following verse: 'Hastily, sumptuously, too much ...
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The Shepherd of Pella
... that they were unclean. Hastily he exclaimed at the sum of their troubles,
hastily blessed them, and hastily departed. There was a ...
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The Welcome visitor
... The Jews which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary,
that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto ...
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"By the Assay of this Falling we Shall have an High Marvellous ...
... Him and all His works. And when we fall, hastily He raiseth us by His lovely
calling [243] and gracious touching. And when we be ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lxi by the assay.htm

This HomilyWas Delivered in the Old Church of Antioch
... and may convince them of the greatness of the treasure of the holy Scriptures; and
that it is neither safe, nor free from peril, to run through them hastily. ...
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Introductory the Apostle Paul Himself not the Preacher of a New ...
... disciple, [5195] the follower of no other master; who at the same time [5196] can
believe nothing, except that nothing ought to be believed hastily [5197] (and ...
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Mention of the Heretic Colarbasus; Alliance Between Heresy and the ...
... explain when we commence to speak of what concerns those who give heed to Pythagorean
calculation as possible; and uttering vain prophecies, hastily assume [193 ...
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Perished (76 Occurrences)
... burned against you, and He hath restrained the heavens, and there is no rain, and
the ground doth not give her increase, and ye have perished hastily from off ...
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Ordain (13 Occurrences)
... on of the hands of the presbytery (1 Timothy 4:14), (b) by the laying on of the
hands of Paul himself (2 Timothy 1:6). The words "Lay hands hastily on no man ...
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Hastily (30 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Hastily (30 Occurrences). ... (KJV WEY WBS). 1 Timothy 5:22
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men's sins. ...
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Passing (177 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 4:26 I have caused to testify against you this day the heavens and the
earth, that ye do perish utterly hastily from off the land whither ye are ...
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Destroyed (377 Occurrences)
... for he doth turn aside thy son from after Me, and they have served other gods, and
the anger of Jehovah hath burned against you, and hath destroyed thee hastily...
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Leaveth (25 Occurrences)
... Judges 2:23 And Jehovah leaveth these nations, so as not to dispossess them
hastily, and did not give them into the hand of Joshua. (YLT). ...
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Grave (128 Occurrences)
... John 11:31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when
they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying ...
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Whirl (5 Occurrences)
... 3. (vi) To be turned round rapidly; to move round with velocity; to revolve or rotate
with great speed; to gyrate. 4. (vi) To move hastily or swiftly. ...
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Weapons (66 Occurrences)
... Judges 9:54 and he calleth hastily unto the young man bearing his weapons, and saith
to him, 'Draw thy sword, and thou hast put me to death, lest they say of ...
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Impose (12 Occurrences)
... Impose (12 Occurrences). 1 Timothy 5:22 Impose hands hastily on no man, neither
be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. (WBS). ...
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