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ὁρμάω G3729

G3729 is the Greek word ὁρμάω, transliterated hormáō. The King James Version most often renders it ran.

Word: ὁρμάωTransliteration: hormáōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G3730 (ὁρμή).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

ran 3×ran violently 1×rushed 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: run (violently), rush.

Verses using ὁρμάω

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 8:32 · KJV

And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.

Mark 5:13 · KJV

And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.

Luke 8:33 · KJV

Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.

Acts 7:57 · KJV

Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord,

Acts 19:29 · KJV

And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3729 mean?

G3729 is the Greek word ὁρμάω (hormáō), meaning to start, spur or urge on, i.e. (reflexively) to dash or plunge.

How is G3729 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it ran (3 times), ran violently (1 time), rushed (1 time).

How many times does G3729 appear in the Bible?

ὁρμάω (hormáō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3729 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3730 (ὁρμή).

Nearby entries

G3726 · ὁρκίζω — to put on oath, i.e. make swear; by…G3727 · ὅρκος — perhaps akin to G3725 (ὅριον)); a limit…G3728 · ὁρκωμοσία — asseveration on oath G3730 · ὁρμή — a violent impulse, i.e. onset G3731 · ὅρμημα — an attack, i.e. (abstractly) precipitancy G3732 · ὄρνεον — a birdling

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