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Definition and Context:The term "hurriedly" refers to actions performed with great haste or urgency. In the biblical context, it often conveys a sense of immediacy or the pressing nature of a situation. This term can be associated with both positive and negative connotations, depending on the circumstances and the motivations behind the haste.
Biblical Instances:1.
Exodus from Egypt: One of the most significant instances of hurried action in the Bible is the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. In
Exodus 12:11, the Israelites are instructed to eat the Passover meal in haste: "This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand. Eat it in haste; it is the LORD’s Passover." This hurried preparation underscores the urgency of their departure and the immediacy of God's deliverance.
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Lot's Escape from Sodom: In
Genesis 19:15, Lot is urged to leave Sodom hurriedly to escape impending destruction: "At dawn the next morning, the angels hurried Lot, saying, 'Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away when the city is punished.'" The urgency in this narrative highlights the necessity of swift obedience to divine warning.
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David's Flight from Saul: David's life was marked by moments of hurried escape, particularly during King Saul's pursuit. In
1 Samuel 23:26, David's quick movements are described: "Saul was going along one side of the mountain, and David and his men were on the other side, hurrying to get away from Saul." This haste reflects the constant threat to David's life and his reliance on God's protection.
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The Prodigal Son's Return: In the parable of the Prodigal Son, found in
Luke 15:20, the father acts hurriedly upon seeing his son returning: "So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him." The father's hurried action symbolizes the eagerness and readiness of God's forgiveness and love.
Theological Implications:·
Divine Timing and Human Response: The concept of acting hurriedly in the Bible often relates to divine timing and the appropriate human response. When God commands or orchestrates events, the expected response is immediate obedience, reflecting trust and faith in His plan.
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Urgency in Salvation: The urgency seen in biblical narratives can also be applied to the concept of salvation. The New Testament frequently emphasizes the immediacy of accepting the gospel message. In
2 Corinthians 6:2, Paul writes, "For He says, 'In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.' Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation." This underscores the importance of responding to God's call without delay.
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Moral and Ethical Decisions: While haste can be necessary, the Bible also warns against rash decisions made without seeking God's guidance.
Proverbs 19:2 cautions, "Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way." This highlights the balance between urgency and wisdom in decision-making.
Conclusion:The concept of acting hurriedly in the Bible serves as a reminder of the importance of timely obedience to God's commands, the urgency of responding to His call, and the need for discernment in our actions.
Strong's Hebrew
926. bahal -- to disturb, terrify... NASB Word Usage dismayed (12), disturb (1), disturbed (2), eager (1), hastened
(1), hastens (1), hastily (1), hasty (1), hurried (1),
hurriedly (1), hurry (2
...7323. ruts -- to run
... them speedily (1), courier runs (1), courier runs to another (1), couriers (6),
dash to and fro (1), guard (6), guards (7), guards' (2),hurriedly brought (1...
4116. mahar -- to hasten
... quickly (2), bring...quickly (1), do quickly (1), haste (2), hasten (3), hastened
(1), hastens (1), hastily (1), hasty (1), hurried (10),hurriedly (2), hurry...
927. behal -- to alarm, dismay
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to bahal Definition to alarm, dismay NASB Word
Usage alarm (2), alarmed (3), alarming (2), haste (2),hurriedly (1), kept...
Library
A Steamer Chair for his Friend.
... After they had boarded the steamer his companion came uphurriedly to say that the
steamer chair for Mr. Mueller's use was not on board and he could not get...
Chapter three
... A man on the corner of the avenue close by the News office bought the paper, looked
over its front pagehurriedly and then angrily called the boy back....
"The Pharaoh Drew Nigh"
... Meneptah turned his troubled eyeshurriedly toward the east.... Meneptah, with the
inordinate suspicion of the hard-pressed, backedhurriedly away from Kenkenes....
The Messenger
... The great man sprang to his feet, glancedhurriedly at his ink-stained fingers,
at his robe, and then fled across the court into the door he had entered to...
The Margin of the Nile
... "How dost thou know these things," he askedhurriedly; "all these things"sculpture,
religion, history?". "I was not born a slave," she answered simply....
Author's Preface.
... I am well aware that, in such imperfect reports of, for the most part, extemporaneous
utterances, often mosthurriedly corrected, there may be found abundant...
Our God of the Impossible
... Turning again to the people, I had to acknowledge that my memory had failed me,
and, feeling embarrassed, I closed my message somewhathurriedly....
Just Going to do It.
... in one morning. "Very well, it shall be made out," replied Paul. The customer
turned and walkedhurriedly away. He evidently had...
the Nature of this Oversight
... They teach toohurriedly what can only be rendered holy by meditation; and
what they proclaim in public they impugn by their conduct....
Some Associated Questions
... From this the inference is drawn that Luke, readinghurriedly and carelessly the
passage of Josephus, falsely inferred that Theudas, who is mentioned first...
Thesaurus
Hurriedly (6 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Hurriedly (6 Occurrences). James 2:25 In the
same way also was not the notorious sinner Rahab declared
...Notorious (16 Occurrences)
... In the same way also was not the notorious sinner Rahab declared to be righteous
because of her actions when she welcomed the spies andhurriedly helped them...
Nabal (18 Occurrences)
... of wonderful sagacity and prudence as well as of great beauty, having learned of
her husband's conduct and of David's intentions,hurriedly proceeded, with a...
Worthies (2 Occurrences)
... his worthies," the American Standard Revised Version "He remembereth his nobles."
As Massoretic Text stands, the Assyrian kinghurriedly summons his commanders...
Booth (9 Occurrences)
... Suchhurriedly-made huts were used by soldiers (2 Samuel 11:11 1 Kings 20:12) and
by harvesters-hence, the name feast of "booths" or "tabernacles" (see...
Spies (22 Occurrences)
... In the same way also was not the notorious sinner Rahab declared to be righteous
because of her actions when she welcomed the spies andhurriedly helped them...
Welcomed (30 Occurrences)
... In the same way also was not the notorious sinner Rahab declared to be righteous
because of her actions when she welcomed the spies andhurriedly helped them...
Helped (64 Occurrences)
... In the same way also was not the notorious sinner Rahab declared to be righteous
because of her actions when she welcomed the spies andhurriedly helped them...
Sinner (88 Occurrences)
... In the same way also was not the notorious sinner Rahab declared to be righteous
because of her actions when she welcomed the spies andhurriedly helped them...
Actions (62 Occurrences)
... In the same way also was not the notorious sinner Rahab declared to be righteous
because of her actions when she welcomed the spies andhurriedly helped them...
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