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ὁρμή G3730

G3730 is the Greek word ὁρμή, transliterated hormḗ. The King James Version most often renders it assault.

Word: ὁρμήTransliteration: hormḗLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a violent impulse, i.e. onset.

Where it comes from

of uncertain affinity.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

assault 1×listeth 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: assault.

Verses using ὁρμή

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 14:5 · KJV

And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them,

James 3:4 · KJV

Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3730 mean?

G3730 is the Greek word ὁρμή (hormḗ), meaning a violent impulse, i.e. onset.

How is G3730 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it assault (1 time), listeth (1 time).

How many times does G3730 appear in the Bible?

ὁρμή (hormḗ) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3730 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain affinity.

Nearby entries

G3727 · ὅρκος — perhaps akin to G3725 (ὅριον)); a limit…G3728 · ὁρκωμοσία — asseveration on oath G3729 · ὁρμάω — to start, spur or urge on, i.e…G3731 · ὅρμημα — an attack, i.e. (abstractly) precipitancy G3732 · ὄρνεον — a birdling G3733 · ὄρνις — a bird (as rising in the air), i.e…

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