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אׇסְפַּרְנָא H629
H629 is the Hebrew word אׇסְפַּרְנָא, transliterated ʼoçparnâʼ and said os-par-naw'. The King James Version most often renders it speedily.
What it means
diligently.
Where it comes from
(Aramaic) of Persian derivation.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: fast, forthwith, speed(-ily).
Verses using אׇסְפַּרְנָא
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Ezra 5:8 · KJV
Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands.
Ezra 6:8 · KJV
Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.
Ezra 7:17 · KJV
That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which is in Jerusalem.
Ezra 7:26 · KJV
And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
Common questions
What does Strong's H629 mean?
H629 is the Hebrew word אׇסְפַּרְנָא (ʼoçparnâʼ), meaning diligently.
How is H629 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it speedily (2 times), fast (1 time), forthwith (1 time).
How many times does H629 appear in the Bible?
אׇסְפַּרְנָא (ʼoçparnâʼ) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H629 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) of Persian derivation.
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