H4116 מָהַר
Strong's Hebrew Concordance · 64 KJV occurrences
מָהַר
mâhar · maw-har'
Definition
properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly
KJV Renderings
be carried headlong, fearful, (cause to make, in, make) haste(-n, -ily), (be) hasty, (fetch, make ready) [idiom] quickly, rash, [idiom] shortly, (be so) [idiom] soon, make speed, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] straightway, [idiom] suddenly, swift.
Derivation / Etymology
a primitive root;
Sample KJV Verses (8 of 64)
- Genesis 18:6And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.
- Genesis 41:32And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.
- Exodus 34:8And Moses made haste, and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshipped.
- 1 Samuel 17:48And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.
- 2 Samuel 15:14And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
- 2 Chronicles 18:8And the king of Israel called for one of his officers, and said, Fetch quickly Micaiah the son of Imla.
- Proverbs 1:16For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
- Isaiah 49:17Thy children shall make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth of thee.