ταχὺς
tachus
swift
of uncertain affinity; fleet, i.e. (figuratively) prompt or ready:--swift.
James 1:19 · Word #9
Lexicon G5036
| Lemma | ταχύς |
| Transliteration | tachýs |
| Strong's | G5036 |
| In-context | swift |
| Literal | swift |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ταχύς |
| Strong's | G5036 |
SIBI-P1 G5036-01
the swift one
| Root | ταχύς (tachys) |
| Core Meanings | swift, quick, speedy, prompt, ready |
| Semantic Range | physically swift, rapid in movement; prompt in action; quick to respond; ready or eager |
| Conceptual Significance | Swiftness in biblical literature can signify eagerness to act, readiness to obey, or rapid execution of divine judgment or deliverance, emphasizing urgency and decisiveness. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative masculine singular (positive degree); functioning substantivally as the subject or predicate nominative. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective ταχύς denotes swiftness or speed. Rendered as "the swift one," it preserves the core idea of speed while reflecting the nominative masculine singular form, functioning substantivally as a descriptor of a specific male subject. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| James 1:19 | ταχὺς | tachus | swift |