ὁρμάω

hormaōVerbG3729

to stampede

From: from G3730 (ὁρμή);

Short Definition

to start, spur or urge on, i.e. (reflexively) to dash or plunge

Full Lexicon Entry

1.causal, to set in motion, urge on.
2.Intrans., to hasten on, rush
LXX Usage: for שׁוּב, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 19:29
  • Acts 7:57
  • Luke 8:33
  • Matthew 8:32
  • Mark 5:13

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