Definition and Meaning:
The term "hasting" refers to the act of hurrying or accelerating an event or action. In biblical contexts, it often implies a sense of urgency or eagerness in fulfilling God's purposes or in the anticipation of divine events.

Biblical References:
The concept of hasting is found in several passages throughout the Bible, often in the context of God's timing and human response to divine commands or prophecies.

1. 2 Peter 3:12 : "as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat." This verse encourages believers to live in a manner that anticipates and even hastens the coming of God's day. The idea here is that through holy conduct and godliness, believers can play a role in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

2. Isaiah 16:5 : "In loving devotion a throne will be established; in faithfulness a man from the house of David will sit on it—one who in judging seeks justice and speeds the cause of righteousness." The phrase "speeds the cause of righteousness" reflects the urgency and swift action in establishing justice and righteousness, which is a characteristic of the anticipated Messianic reign.

3. Psalm 70:1 : "Hasten, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!" This plea for God to act quickly is a common theme in the Psalms, reflecting the psalmist's urgent need for divine intervention and deliverance.

Theological Implications:
The concept of hasting in the Bible often carries a dual aspect of divine sovereignty and human responsibility. While God has a sovereign timeline for His purposes, believers are called to live in a way that aligns with and even accelerates the fulfillment of these purposes. This involves active participation in God's work through prayer, righteous living, and evangelism.

Practical Application:
For Christians, the idea of hasting encourages a life of readiness and active engagement in God's mission. It calls for a sense of urgency in spiritual matters, recognizing the transient nature of life and the imminent return of Christ. Believers are urged to prioritize their spiritual growth and witness, contributing to the hastening of God's kingdom on earth.

Historical Context:
Throughout church history, the concept of hasting has been interpreted in various ways. Some early church fathers emphasized the role of prayer and repentance in hastening the return of Christ. During periods of revival, the urgency of evangelism and mission work was often seen as a means to hasten the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

Conclusion:
The biblical concept of hasting serves as a reminder of the dynamic relationship between divine providence and human action. It challenges believers to live with a sense of urgency and purpose, actively participating in God's redemptive plan while eagerly anticipating the fulfillment of His promises.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Haste.4892. sunedrion -- a sitting together, hence a council, spec. the ...
... Mt 5:21,22). [The Great Sanhedrin met in and basically lacked jurisdiction
in Galilee and Samaria (Dr. Maclean, Hasting's ). synagogues ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4892.htm - 8k4122. Maher Shalal Chash Baz -- "swift (is) booty, speedy (is) ...
... From maher and shalal and chuwsh and baz; hasting (is he (the enemy) to the) booty,
swift (to the) prey; Maher-Shalal-Chash-Baz; the symbolical name of the son ...
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Jesus Hasting to Suffer.
... SACRAMENTAL HYMNS. Hymn 55 Jesus hasting to suffer. William Cowper 8,6,8,6. Jesus
hasting to suffer. The Savior! what a noble flame. Was kindled in his breast,. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 55 jesus hasting to.htm

Sixteenth Lesson. Speedily, Though Bearing Long;'
... hope,' and then through faith and patience inherited the promise,' it counts that
the long-suffering of the Lord is salvation, waiting and hasting unto the ...
/.../sixteenth lesson speedily though bearing.htm

For the Love of Christ.
... after Thee, And so shall I be hasting, I run, and in my heart shall be Thy love
with rapture tasting; The gracious words from Thee I'll hear Sweet comfort ...
/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/for the love of christ.htm

Acts xx. 1
... The writer constantly shows him to us as hasting to get to Syria; and the reason
of it was the Church, and Jerusalem, but still he restrained his desire, so as ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xliii acts xx 1.htm

Psalm XXXIX.
... new song," the "New Testament;" and that "newness," let us so love, as to have no
fears of its "waxing old."...This man, therefore, who is hasting forward to ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xxxix.htm

Conclusion
... Jesus, perceiving that virtue had gone out of him, instead of omitting the notice
hereof, and hasting along to Jairus's house, lest the case should become too ...
/.../section iii conclusion.htm

Prefatory Note.
... While our people are running to and fro in the busy whirl of Indian life"some hasting
to be rich, others engrossed in the labours of administration"higher ...
/.../kennedy/life and work in benares and kumaon 1839-1877/prefatory note.htm

The Spoiler
... shall the throne be established: and He shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle
of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness" (Isa.16 ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/16 the spoiler.htm

Antichrist in Isaiah
... shall the throne be established: and He shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle
of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness." Thus ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the antichrist/1 antichrist in isaiah.htm

Letter L to Geoffrey, of Lisieux
... places, like the dead of this world; and now it is a matter for little surprise
that you are descending into the belly of hell, which is hasting to swallow you ...
/.../some letters of saint bernard abbot of clairvaux/letter l to geoffrey of.htm

Hasting (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Haste. Multi-Version
Concordance Hasting (9 Occurrences). 2 Peter 3:12 Looking for ...
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Waked (13 Occurrences)
... of the night. (ASV). Song of Songs 8:5 Who 'is' this coming from the wilderness,
Hasting herself for her beloved? Under the citron ...
/w/waked.htm - 10k

Forward (252 Occurrences)
... "Forward" occurs several times in Apocrypha, eg APC 1Esdras 1:27, "The Lord is with
me hasting me forward" (epispeudo); APC 2Esdras 3:6, "before ever the earth ...
/f/forward.htm - 42k

Forwardness (2 Occurrences)
... "Forward" occurs several times in Apocrypha, eg APC 1Esdras 1:27, "The Lord is with
me hasting me forward" (epispeudo); APC 2Esdras 3:6, "before ever the earth ...
/f/forwardness.htm - 13k

Rumour (13 Occurrences)
... in of the rumour of 'the death of' Saul and Jonathan, out of Jezreel, and his nurse
lifteth him up, and fleeth, and it cometh to pass in her hasting to flee ...
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Devising (18 Occurrences)
... he sendeth forth. (YLT). Proverbs 6:18 A heart devising thoughts of vanity --
Feet hasting to run to evil -- (YLT). Proverbs 12:20 ...
/d/devising.htm - 11k

Citron-tree (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Citron-tree (1 Occurrence). Song of Songs 8:5 Who 'is'
this coming from the wilderness, Hasting herself for her beloved? ...
/c/citron-tree.htm - 6k

Acquitted (24 Occurrences)
... acquitted. (YLT). Proverbs 28:20 A stedfast man hath multiplied blessings,
And whoso is hasting to be rich is not acquitted. (YLT). ...
/a/acquitted.htm - 13k

Sharper (4 Occurrences)
... been its horses, And sharper than evening wolves, And increased have its horsemen,
Even its horsemen from afar come in, They fly as an eagle, hasting to consume ...
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Shriek (2 Occurrences)
... Zephaniah 1:14 Near 'is' the great day of Jehovah, Near, and hasting exceedingly,
The noise of the day of Jehovah, Bitterly shriek there doth a mighty one. ...
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