Original Word: ὁρμάω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: hormaó
Pronunciation: hor-MAH-oh
Phonetic Spelling: (hor-mah'-o)
Definition: To rush, to set in motion, to start, to make an attempt
Meaning: I rush, hasten on.

run violently, rush.

From horme; to start, spur or urge on, i.e. (reflexively) to dash or plunge -- run (violently), rush.

see GREEK horme

Word Origin
from hormé
Definition
to set in motion, to hasten on
NASB Translation
rushed (5).

STRONGS NT 3729: ὁρμάω

ὁρμάω, ό῾ρμω: 1 aorist ὥρμησα; (from ὁρμή);

1. transitive, to set in rapid motion, stir up, incite, urge on; so from Homer down.

2. intransitive, to start forward impetuously, to rush (so from Homer down): εἰς τί, Matthew 8:32; Mark 5:13; Luke 8:33; Acts 19:29; ἐπί τινα, Acts 7:57.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ὁρμή (hormē), meaning "impulse" or "onset."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὁρμάω, similar concepts of rushing or hastening can be found in Hebrew verbs such as רוּץ (ruts, Strong's Hebrew 7323), meaning "to run," or חָפַז (chafaz, Strong's Hebrew 2648), meaning "to hurry" or "to be in haste." These Hebrew terms capture the essence of rapid movement or urgent action, akin to the Greek ὁρμάω.

Usage: The verb ὁρμάω is used in the New Testament to describe a sudden movement or rush, often with a sense of urgency or aggression. It can refer to physical movement or metaphorical action, such as a strong impulse or desire.

Context: The Greek verb ὁρμάω appears in the New Testament in contexts that convey a sense of urgency or aggressive action. It is often used to describe the actions of crowds or groups who are moved by a strong impulse or emotion. For example, in Acts 14:5, the word is used to describe the violent intent of both Gentiles and Jews, along with their rulers, who "rushed together" to mistreat and stone Paul and Barnabas. This usage highlights the collective and often chaotic nature of the action, driven by a shared impulse or motivation.

The term can also be applied metaphorically to describe the onset of emotions or desires that propel individuals into action. In the cultural and historical context of the New Testament, ὁρμάω reflects the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of human behavior, especially in response to perceived threats or provocations.

The use of ὁρμάω in the New Testament underscores the theme of human impulsivity and the potential for sudden, collective action, whether for good or ill. It serves as a reminder of the power of emotions and impulses in shaping human behavior and the course of events.

ορμήσας ορμήσουσι ορμώσιν ώρμησα ωρμησαν ώρμησαν ώρμησάν ὥρμησαν ὥρμησάν ώρμησας ώρμησε ωρμησεν ώρμησεν ὥρμησεν hormesan hōrmēsan hṓrmesan hṓrmesán hṓrmēsan hṓrmēsán hormesen hōrmēsen hṓrmesen hṓrmēsen ormesan ōrmēsan ormesen ōrmēsenInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts