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ὁρμή

hormēimpulseHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ὁρμή, -ῆς, ἡ

[in LXX: Proverbs 3:25 (שׁוֹא), etc. ;]

1. a violent movement, impulse: James 3:4;

2. a hostile movement, onset, assault. Acts 14:5.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὁρμή:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Acts 14:5ὁρμὴ · set out
    But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them,
  2. James 3:4ὁρμὴ · is inclined
    Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.