מַהֵר
Properly, hurrying ; hence (adverbially) in a hurry
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What does מַהֵר (mahēr) mean in the Bible?
מַהֵר (mahēr) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, hurrying ; hence (adverbially) in a hurry". properly, hurrying; hence (adverbially) in a hurry BDB: quickly Usage: hasteth, hastily, at once, quickly, soon, speedily, suddenly.
Meaning
Expresses urgency and immediacy; often signals decisive divine action or human obedience without delay.
properly, hurrying; hence (adverbially) in a hurry BDB: quickly Usage: hasteth, hastily, at once, quickly, soon, speedily, suddenly.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 17×
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