Strong’s G3731

ὁρμήμα

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

horméma

Pronunciation

hor-MAY-mah

Definition

Impulse, urge, inclination

Meaning

a rushing on, impulse, violence.

Usage

In the New Testament, "horméma" refers to an internal drive or impulse that prompts action. It can denote both positive and negative inclinations, depending on the context. The term captures the idea of a strong inner motivation that leads to outward behavior.

Bible references

Revelation 18:21