עוּשׁ
𐤏𐤅𐤔
ʻûwsh
H5789 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To hasten, move quickly, or act promptly. The verb primarily denotes making haste or proceeding with swiftness, particularly in situations requiring urgent action. In context, it can also represent the coming together or assembly of individuals rapidly, especially in response to a call or event.
Semantic Range
to hasten, to act with speed, to move swiftly, to assemble quickly, to act promptly
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root עוש, which has the core meaning of 'to hasten' or 'to hurry.' The root is rare in the Hebrew Bible and its broader derivational links to other Semitic roots are uncertain, though similar roots in related Semitic languages bear the sense of hastening or rapid movement.
Historical & Contextual Notes
עוּשׁ is a rare verb in biblical Hebrew, only attested in a handful of contexts (e.g., Psalm 39:7, Isaiah 10:13). In most occurrences, it denotes hasty action; the nuance of 'assemble' is likely secondary, arising from the concept of individuals gathering quickly. The word does not carry a technical sense of ritual assembly or formal gathering (unlike קהל or עדה), and its use is typically descriptive of the manner in which the action occurs (i.e., with alacrity or urgency). The translation 'assemble self' in some traditions likely arises from the context rather than from inherent lexical meaning. No later Hebrew developments are evident. The verb is distinct from the more common roots for speed (מהר) and assembly (קהל).
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
a primitive root; to hasten; assemble self.
Bantu Hebrew
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עוש (ʿ-w-š) — to hasten, to hurry, to act quickly
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H3266 | יְעוּשׁ | Hastening-one |
| H3274 | יְעִישׁ | Hasty-one |
| H5906 | עַיִשׁ | Moving Star-Cluster |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5789-01 |
ע֣וּשׁוּ | ushu | HVqv2mp |
Rouse yourselves | Hasten, you men | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5789-01 |
Joel 4:11 | ע֣וּשׁוּ | ushu | HVqv2mp |
Rouse yourselves | Hasten, you men |