מְהֵרָה
me.he.rah (H4120)
haste
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word מְהֵרָה (me.he.rah) is defined as "haste." It is used 20 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in various contexts. In its most basic sense, "haste" refers to a sense of urgency or speed, often in a physical or temporal context. The word מְהֵרָה is used in a range of situations, from commanding someone to hurry (e.g., Genesis 45:23) to describing a state of being in a rush (e.g., Exodus 19:11). It can also convey a sense of urgency or emergency, such as when Moses is told to hurry and retrieve water from a rock (Exodus 17:5). This word highlights the importance of speed and urgency in various aspects of life, from responding to emergencies to completing tasks efficiently. The significance of מְהֵרָה lies in its emphasis on the value of time and the importance of being prepared. In a world where circumstances can change quickly, this word reminds us to be attentive to our surroundings and to respond promptly to situations that require our attention. By using this word 20 times in the Bible, the authors of Scripture underscore the significance of being prepared and responsive to the needs of others.
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Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, put fire from the altar in it, lay incense on it, carry it quickly to the congregation, and make atonement for them; for wrath has gone out from Yahweh! The plague has begun.”
and Yahweh’s anger be kindled against you, and he shut up the sky so that there is no rain, and the land doesn’t yield its fruit; and you perish quickly from off the good land which Yahweh gives you.
The ambush arose quickly out of their place, and they ran as soon as he had stretched out his hand and entered into the city and took it. They hurried and set the city on fire.
The men of Gibeon sent to Joshua at the camp at Gilgal, saying, “Don’t abandon your servants! Come up to us quickly and save us! Help us; for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the hill country have gathered together against us.”
when you disobey the covenant of Yahweh your God, which he commanded you, and go and serve other gods, and bow down yourselves to them. Then Yahweh’s anger will be kindled against you, and you will perish quickly from off the good land which he has given to you.”
Then he called hastily to the young man, his armor bearer, and said to him, “Draw your sword and kill me, that men not say of me, ‘A woman killed him.’ His young man thrust him through, and he died.”
Jonathan cried after the boy, “Go fast! Hurry! Don’t delay!” Jonathan’s boy gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.
Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, ‘Don’t lodge tonight at the fords of the wilderness, but by all means pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people who are with him.’ ”
But a boy saw them, and told Absalom. Then they both went away quickly, and came to the house of a man in Bahurim, who had a well in his court; and they went down there.
After they had departed, they came up out of the well, and went and told king David; and they said to David, “Arise and pass quickly over the water; for thus has Ahithophel counseled against you.”
Again he sent to him another captain of fifty with his fifty. He answered him, “Man of God, the king has said, ‘Come down quickly!’ ”
Bow down your ear to me. Deliver me speedily. Be to me a strong rock, a house of defense to save me.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb.
He sends out his commandment to the earth. His word runs very swiftly.
If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
He will lift up a banner to the nations from far away, and he will whistle for them from the end of the earth. Behold, they will come speedily and swiftly.
Then your light will break out as the morning, and your healing will appear quickly; then your righteousness shall go before you, and Yahweh’s glory will be your rear guard.
Also I spoke to the priests and to all this people, saying, Yahweh says, “Don’t listen to the words of your prophets who prophesy to you, saying, ‘Behold, the vessels of Yahweh’s house will now shortly be brought again from Babylon;’ for they prophesy a lie to you.
“Yes, and what are you to me, Tyre, and Sidon, and all the regions of Philistia? Will you repay me? And if you repay me, I will swiftly and speedily return your repayment on your own head.