Strong’s H4118

מַהֵר

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

maher

Pronunciation

mah-HARE

Definition

Quickly, speedily, hastily

Meaning

hurrying, in a, hurry

Usage

The Hebrew adverb "maher" is used to convey the sense of urgency or swiftness. It often appears in contexts where immediate action or rapid movement is emphasized. The term underscores the importance of promptness in response or execution, whether in physical movement, decision-making, or divine intervention.

Bible references

Exodus 32:8;Deuteronomy 4:26;Deuteronomy 7:4;Deuteronomy 7:22;Deuteronomy 9:3;Deuteronomy 9:12;Deuteronomy 9:12;Deuteronomy 9:16;Deuteronomy 28:20;Joshua 2:5;Judges 2:17;Judges 2:23;Psalm 69:17;Psalm 79:8;Psalm 102:2;Psalm 143:7;Proverbs 25:8;Zephaniah 1:14