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It is used both literally and metaphorically throughout the Scriptures to convey urgency, decisiveness, and the rapid execution of events or actions.<br><br><b>Old Testament Usage</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, "swift" is frequently used to describe the speed of animals, people, or divine actions. For example, in <a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">2 Samuel 1:23</a>, Saul and Jonathan are described as being "swifter than eagles," highlighting their prowess and agility in battle. Similarly, in <a href="/habakkuk/1-8.htm">Habakkuk 1:8</a>, the Chaldeans' horses are described as "swifter than leopards," emphasizing the rapid and fearsome nature of their military campaigns.<br><br>The swiftness of divine judgment is also a recurring theme. In <a href="/isaiah/5-26.htm">Isaiah 5:26</a>, God is depicted as summoning nations with a "whistle" and they come "swiftly and speedily," illustrating the promptness of His sovereign will in executing judgment.<br><br><b>New Testament Usage</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the concept of swiftness is often associated with the return of Christ and the urgency of repentance. In <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a>, Jesus declares, "Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done." The swiftness of His coming serves as a call to readiness and vigilance for believers.<br><br><b>Metaphorical and Symbolic Uses</b><br><br>The metaphorical use of "swift" can also be seen in the context of human behavior and morality. In <a href="/proverbs/6-18.htm">Proverbs 6:18</a>, a "heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to evil" is listed among the things the Lord hates. This passage underscores the eagerness and haste with which some pursue sinful actions, contrasting with the righteous path that requires patience and deliberation.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>The swiftness of God's actions, whether in judgment or deliverance, serves as a reminder of His omnipotence and the certainty of His promises. Believers are encouraged to live in a state of readiness, understanding that God's timing is perfect and His actions are executed with precision and purpose.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>For Christians, the concept of swiftness can be applied to the urgency of spreading the Gospel and living a life that reflects Christ's teachings. Just as God's actions are swift and decisive, believers are called to be prompt in obedience and diligent in their spiritual walk, making the most of every opportunity to serve and witness to others.<br><br>In summary, the term "swift" in the Bible conveys a sense of urgency and immediacy, whether in the context of divine action, human behavior, or the anticipated return of Christ. It serves as a powerful reminder of the need for readiness and the importance of aligning one's life with God's will.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. i.</I>) Moving a great distance in a short time; moving with celerity or velocity; fleet; rapid; quick; speedy; prompt.<p>2. (<I>v. i.</I>) of short continuance; passing away quickly.<p>3. (<I>adv.</I>) Swiftly.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) The current of a stream.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) Any one of numerous species of small, long-winged, insectivorous birds of the family Micropodidae. In form and habits the swifts resemble swallows, but they are destitute of complex vocal muscles and are not singing birds, but belong to a widely different group allied to the humming birds.<p>6. (<I>n.</I>) Any one of several species of lizards, as the pine lizard.<p>7. (<I>n.</I>) The ghost moth. See under Ghost.<p>8. (<I>n.</I>) A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, etc.; -- used chiefly in the plural.<p>9. (<I>n.</I>) The main card cylinder of a flax-carding machine.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">SWIFT BEASTS</span><p>(kirkaroth (<a href="/isaiah/66-20.htm">Isaiah 66:20</a>)): the King James Version and the English Revised Version "swift beasts," the English Revised Version margin and the American Standard Revised Version "dromedaries." In <a href="/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13</a> (rekhesh) a horse is meant, the Revised Version (British and American) "swift steed."<br><br>See <a href="../c/camel.htm">CAMEL</a>; <a href="../h/horse.htm">HORSE</a>.<p><span class="encheading">SWIFT</span><p>See <a href="../s/swallow.htm">SWALLOW</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5031.htm"><span class="l">5031. tachinos -- <b>swift</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>swift</b>. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: tachinos Phonetic Spelling:<br> (takh-ee-nos&#39;) Short Definition: <b>swift</b>, quick Definition: <b>swift</b>, quick, impending. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5031.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3691.htm"><span class="l">3691. oxus -- sharp, <b>swift</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> sharp, <b>swift</b>. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: oxus Phonetic Spelling:<br> (oz-oos&#39;) Short Definition: sharp, <b>swift</b>, eager Definition: (a) sharp, (b) <b>swift</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3691.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/5036.htm"><span class="l">5036. tachus -- quick, <b>swift</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> quick, <b>swift</b>. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: tachus Phonetic Spelling:<br> (takh-oos&#39;) Short Definition: quick, <b>swift</b> Definition: quick, <b>swift</b>, speedy <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5036.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4932.htm"><span class="l">4932. suntemno -- to cut in pieces</span></a> <br><b>...</b> pieces. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: suntemno Phonetic Spelling:<br> (soon-tem&#39;-no) Short Definition: I cut short, bring to <b>swift</b> accomplishment Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4932.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4704.htm"><span class="l">4704. spoudazo -- to make haste, hence to give diligence</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Cognate: 4704 -- properly, be <b>swift</b> (go fast, be ); (figuratively) to move speedily<br> by showing ( applying oneself); acting ( commitment) to accomplish all that <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4704.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7031.htm"><span class="l">7031. qal -- light, <b>swift</b>, fleet</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7030, 7031. qal. 7032 . light, <b>swift</b>, fleet. Transliteration: qal Phonetic<br> Spelling: (kal) Short Definition: <b>swift</b>. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7031.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7043.htm"><span class="l">7043. qalal -- to be slight, <b>swift</b> or trifling</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7042, 7043. qalal. 7044 . to be slight, <b>swift</b> or trifling. Transliteration:<br> qalal Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-lal&#39;) Short Definition: cursed. Word Origin a prim <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7043.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4118a.htm"><span class="l">4118a. maher -- hastening, speedy, <b>swift</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 4118, 4118a. maher. 4118b . hastening, speedy, <b>swift</b>. Transliteration: maher<br> Short Definition: <b>swift</b>. Word Origin from mahar Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4118a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4122.htm"><span class="l">4122. Maher Shalal Chash Baz -- &quot;<b>swift</b> (is) booty, speedy (is) <b>...</b></span></a><br>Maher Shalal Chash Baz. 4121, 4122. Maher Shalal Chash Baz. 4123 . &quot;<b>swift</b><br> (is) booty, speedy (is) prey,&quot; symbolic name of Isaiah&#39;s son. Transliteration: Maher <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4122.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5483a.htm"><span class="l">5483a. sus -- a swallow, <b>swift</b> (type of bird)</span></a><br>sus or sus. 5483, 5483a. sus or sus. 5483b . a swallow, <b>swift</b> (type of<br> bird). Transliteration: sus or sus Short Definition: swallow. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5483a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm"><span class="l">5483. cuwc -- a swallow, <b>swift</b> (type of bird)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5482b, 5483. cuwc. 5483a . a swallow, <b>swift</b> (type of bird). Transliteration:<br> cuwc Phonetic Spelling: (soos) Short Definition: crane. crane, horseback, <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5483.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4118.htm"><span class="l">4118. maher -- hastening, speedy, <b>swift</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 4117, 4118. maher. 4118a . hastening, speedy, <b>swift</b>. Transliteration: maher<br> Phonetic Spelling: (mah-hare&#39;) Short Definition: hasteth. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4118.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7409.htm"><span class="l">7409. rekesh -- steeds</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin perhaps from rakash Definition steeds NASB Word Usage horses (1),<br> steeds (2), <b>swift</b> steeds (1). dromedary, mule, <b>swift</b> beast. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7409.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4116.htm"><span class="l">4116. mahar -- to hasten</span></a><br><b>...</b> impetuous (1), impulsive (1), made haste (1), make haste (1), make speed (1), prepare<br> (1), quickly (16), quickly thwarted (1), rapidly (1), soon (2), <b>swift</b> (3 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4116.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3753.htm"><span class="l">3753. kirkarah -- dromedary</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>swift</b> beast. From karar; a dromedary (from its rapid motion as if dancing) -- <b>swift</b><br> beast. see HEBREW karar. 3752, 3753. kirkarah. 3754 . Strong&#39;s Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3753.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/the_swift_destroyer.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Swift</b> Destroyer</span></a> <br><b>...</b> GENESIS THE <b>SWIFT</b> DESTROYER. &#39;And when the morning arose, then the angels<br> hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the swift destroyer.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_with_world_winners/in_a_swift_current.htm"><span class="l">In a <b>Swift</b> Current.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Coming Victory In a <b>Swift</b> Current. The momentum of the present missionary<br> movement has been startling. It suggests that we are <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/in a swift current.htm</font><p><a href="/library/newton/olney_hymns/hymn_1_time_how_swift.htm"><span class="l">Time How <b>Swift</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I. SEASONS NEW-YEAR&#39;S HYMNS. Hymn 1 Time how <b>swift</b>. John Newton 7,7,7,7. Time how<br> <b>swift</b>. While with ceaseless course the sun. Hasted through the former year,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 1 time how swift.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/the_swift_decay_of_love.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Swift</b> Decay of Love</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE BOOK OF EXODUS THE <b>SWIFT</b> DECAY OF LOVE. &#39;And Moses turned, and went<br> down from the mount, and the two tables of the testimony <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the swift decay of love.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_a/swift_healing_and_immediate_service.htm"><span class="l"><b>Swift</b> Healing and Immediate Service</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ST. MATTHEW Chaps. I to VIII <b>SWIFT</b> HEALING AND IMMEDIATE SERVICE. &#39;And<br> when Jesus was come into Peter&#39;s house, He saw his wife&#39;s <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../expositions of holy scripture a/swift healing and immediate service.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_h/a_righteousness_near_and_a.htm"><span class="l">A Righteousness Near and a <b>Swift</b> Salvation</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A RIGHTEOUSNESS NEAR AND A <b>SWIFT</b> SALVATION. &#39;Hearken unto Me, ye<br> stout-hearted, that are far from righteousness: I bring near My <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/a righteousness near and a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cyril/select_letters_of_saint_gregory_nazianzen/ep_cv_the_time_is.htm"><span class="l">Ep. Cv. The Time is <b>Swift</b>, the Struggle Great, and My Sickness <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Division III. Miscellaneous Letters. Ep. CV. The time is <b>swift</b>, the struggle<br> great, and my sickness severer? The time is <b>swift</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cyril/select letters of saint gregory nazianzen/ep cv the time is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/swift/three_sermons_three_prayers/title_page.htm"><span class="l">Three Sermons, Three Prayers</span></a> <br><b>...</b> &lt;. Three Sermons, Three Prayers Jonathan <b>Swift</b>. Title Page. THREE SERMONS<br> AND PRAYERS BY JONATHAN <b>SWIFT</b>. [ Prev] [Top] [Next ]. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/swift/three sermons three prayers/title page.htm</font><p><a href="/library/swift/three_sermons_three_prayers/"><span class="l">Three Sermons, Three Prayers</span></a> <br>Three Sermons, Three Prayers. &lt;. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/swift/three sermons three prayers/</font><p><a href="/library/swift/three_sermons_three_prayers/contents_on_mutual_subjection_on.htm"><span class="l">Contents: on Mutual Subjection on Sleeping in Church on the Wisdom <b>...</b></span></a> <br>Three Sermons, Three Prayers. &lt;. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../swift/three sermons three prayers/contents on mutual subjection on.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/swift.htm"><span class="l"><b>Swift</b> (35 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 9. (n.) The main card cylinder of a flax-carding machine. Int. Standard Bible<br> Encyclopedia. <b>SWIFT</b> BEASTS. <b>...</b><b>SWIFT</b>. See SWALLOW. Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/swift.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/swift-footed.htm"><span class="l"><b>Swift</b>-footed (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>Swift</b>-footed. Swifter, <b>Swift</b>-footed. Swiftly . Multi-Version<br> Concordance <b>Swift</b>-footed (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 2:18 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/swift-footed.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/swallow.htm"><span class="l">Swallow (38 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary. (1.) Hebrews sis (Isaiah 38:14; Jeremiah 8:7), the Arabic<br> for the <b>swift</b>, which &quot;is a regular migrant, returning in myriads every <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/swallow.htm - 24k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/treading.htm"><span class="l">Treading (26 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 18:2 that sendest ambassadors over the sea, and in vessels of papyrus upon<br> the waters, saying, Go, <b>swift</b> messengers, to a nation scattered and ravaged <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/treading.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beast.htm"><span class="l">Beast (243 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> grazing animals (Exodus 22:5; Numbers 20:4, 8, 11; Psalm 78:48); of beasts of burden<br> (Genesis 45:17); of eatable beasts (Proverbs 9:2); and of <b>swift</b> beasts or <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beast.htm - 50k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beasts.htm"><span class="l">Beasts (241 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>SWIFT</b> BEASTS. (kirkaroth (Isaiah 66:20)):<br> the King James Version and the English Revised Version <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beasts.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/steeds.htm"><span class="l">Steeds (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Kings 4:28 Barley also and straw for the horses and <b>swift</b> steeds brought they<br> to the place where the officers were, every man according to his duty. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/steeds.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/swifter.htm"><span class="l">Swifter (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/swifter.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/swiftly.htm"><span class="l">Swiftly (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a <b>swift</b> manner; with quick motion or velocity;<br> fleetly. Multi-Version Concordance Swiftly (15 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/swiftly.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/leviathan.htm"><span class="l">Leviathan (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 74:14). As used in Isaiah 27:1, &quot;leviathan the piercing [RV `<b>swift</b>'] serpent,<br> even leviathan that crooked [RV marg. `winding'] serpent <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leviathan.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/John-Wycliffe.html">Who was John Wycliffe? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/angel-Gabriel.html">What does the Bible say about the angel Gabriel? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/feet-like-a-deer.html">What does it mean that God makes our feet like the feet of a deer (Habakkuk 3:19)? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/swift.htm">Swift: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Swift (35 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-15.htm">Romans 3:15</a></span><br />"Their feet are <span class="boldtext">swift</span> to shed blood. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a></span><br />So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be <span class="boldtext">swift</span> to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves <span class="boldtext">swift</span> destruction.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-49.htm">Deuteronomy 28:49</a></span><br />The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as <span class="boldtext">swift</span> as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand;<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18</a></span><br />And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was <span class="boldtext">swift</span> of foot, as one of the gazelles that are in the field.<br /><span class="source">(DBY NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/4-28.htm">1 Kings 4:28</a></span><br />Barley also and straw for the horses and <span class="boldtext">swift</span> steeds brought they to the place where the officers were, every man according to his duty.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">1 Chronicles 12:8</a></span><br />Of the Gadites there separated themselves to David to the stronghold in the wilderness, mighty men of valor, men trained for war, that could handle shield and spear; whose faces were like the faces of lions, and they were as <span class="boldtext">swift</span> as the roes on the mountains;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/esther/8-10.htm">Esther 8:10</a></span><br />He wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus, and sealed it with the king's ring, and sent letters by courier on horseback, riding on royal horses that were bread from <span class="boldtext">swift</span> steeds.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Esther 8:14</a></span><br />So the posts that rode upon swift steeds that were used in the king's service went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment; and the decree was given out in Shushan the palace. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/9-26.htm">Job 9:26</a></span><br />They have passed away as the <span class="boldtext">swift</span> ships, as the eagle that swoops on the prey.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/24-18.htm">Job 24:18</a></span><br />He is <span class="boldtext">swift</span> as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards. <br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/26-13.htm">Job 26:13</a></span><br />By his Spirit the heavens are garnished. His hand has pierced the <span class="boldtext">swift</span> serpent. <br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/39-5.htm">Job 39:5</a></span><br />"Who has set the wild donkey free? Or who has loosened the bonds of the <span class="boldtext">swift</span> donkey,<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/1-16.htm">Proverbs 1:16</a></span><br />For their feet are running after evil, and they are quick to take a man's life.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/6-18.htm">Proverbs 6:18</a></span><br />a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are <span class="boldtext">swift</span> in running to mischief,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:11</a></span><br />I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the <span class="boldtext">swift</span>, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/5-26.htm">Isaiah 5:26</a></span><br />He will lift up a banner to the nations from far, and he will whistle for them from the end of the earth. Behold, they will come speedily and swiftly.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/8-1.htm">Isaiah 8:1</a></span><br />And the Lord said to me, Take a great writing-board, and on it put down in common letters, Maher-shalal-hash-baz;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">Isaiah 16:5</a></span><br />A throne will be established in loving kindness. One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and <span class="boldtext">swift</span> to do righteousness.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/18-2.htm">Isaiah 18:2</a></span><br />that sends ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of papyrus on the waters, saying, "Go, you <span class="boldtext">swift</span> messengers, to a nation tall and smooth, to a people awesome from their beginning onward, a nation that measures out and treads down, whose land the rivers divide!"<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/19-1.htm">Isaiah 19:1</a></span><br />The burden of Egypt: "Behold, Yahweh rides on a <span class="boldtext">swift</span> cloud, and comes to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble at his presence; and the heart of Egypt will melt in its midst.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/30-16.htm">Isaiah 30:16</a></span><br />but you said, "No, for we will flee on horses;" therefore you will flee; and, "We will ride on the <span class="boldtext">swift</span>;" therefore those who pursue you will be swift.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/38-14.htm">Isaiah 38:14</a></span><br />I make cries like a bird; I give out sounds of grief like a dove: my eyes are looking up with desire; O Lord, I am crushed, take up my cause.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7</a></span><br />Their feet go quickly to evil, and they take delight in the death of the upright; their thoughts are thoughts of sin; wasting and destruction are in their ways.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/66-20.htm">Isaiah 66:20</a></span><br />And they shall bring all your brethren for an offering unto the LORD out of all nations upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upon <span class="boldtext">swift</span> beasts, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith the LORD, as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the LORD.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/2-23.htm">Jeremiah 2:23</a></span><br />How can you say, I am not defiled, I have not gone after the Baals? see your way in the valley, know what you have done: you are a <span class="boldtext">swift</span> dromedary traversing her ways;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/8-7.htm">Jeremiah 8:7</a></span><br />Truly, the stork in the heavens is conscious of her fixed times; the dove and the swallow and the crane keep to the times of their coming; but my people have no knowledge of the law of the Lord.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/46-6.htm">Jeremiah 46:6</a></span><br />Don't let the <span class="boldtext">swift</span> flee away, nor the mighty man escape; in the north by the river Euphrates have they stumbled and fallen.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/30-9.htm">Ezekiel 30:9</a></span><br />In that day shall messengers go forth from before me in ships to make the careless Ethiopians afraid; and there shall be anguish on them, as in the day of Egypt; for, behold, it comes.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/9-21.htm">Daniel 9:21</a></span><br />yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening offering.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Amos 2:14</a></span><br />Flight will perish from the <span class="boldtext">swift</span>; and the strong won't strengthen his force; neither shall the mighty deliver himself; <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/amos/2-15.htm">Amos 2:15</a></span><br />neither shall he stand who handles the bow; and he who is <span class="boldtext">swift</span> of foot won't escape; neither shall he who rides the horse deliver himself; <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13</a></span><br />Harness the chariot to the <span class="boldtext">swift</span> steed, inhabitant of Lachish. She was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; For the transgressions of Israel were found in you.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/habakkuk/1-8.htm">Habakkuk 1:8</a></span><br />Their horses also are swifter than leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves. Their horsemen press proudly on. Yes, their horsemen come from afar. They fly as an eagle that hurries to devour.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/malachi/3-5.htm">Malachi 3:5</a></span><br />I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a <span class="boldtext">swift</span> witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the perjurers, and against those who oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and who deprive the foreigner of justice, and don't fear me," says Yahweh of Armies.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/swift.htm">Swift</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/swift_beasts.htm">Swift Beasts</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/swift-footed.htm">Swift-footed (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a 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