דָּחַף

dâchaph · /daw-khaf'/

Number

H1765

Language

Hebrew

Original word

דָּחַף

Transliteration

dâchaph

Pronunciation

daw-khaf'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

to urge, i.e. hasten

KJV: (be) haste(-ned), pressed on.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered דָּחַף across 4 verses.

hasted2×

hastened1×

on1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

2 Chronicles1 verse

2 Chronicles 26:20

And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out from thence; yea, himself hasted also to go out, because the LORD had smitten him.

Esther3 verses

Esther 3:15

The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.

Esther 6:12

And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.

Esther 8:14

So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.

Topics that use this word

Palaces Post Afflictions of the Wicked, the Feast of Purim, or Lots, the Incense Kings Massacre Medo-Persian Kingdom Mule, the Priests Proclamation Revenge

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H1765 (dâchaph) mean?

to urge, i.e. hasten

How many times does H1765 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H1765 (דָּחַף) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hasted.”

How is dâchaph translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H1765 is rendered as “hasted” (2×), “hastened” (1×), “on” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word דָּחַף come from?

a primitive root;