Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
perhaps
Usage: τάχα (ταχύς), adv., [in LXX: Wis.13:6 14:19 * ;] __(a) (chiefly poët.), quickly, presently; __(b) perhaps: Rom.5:7, Phm 15.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5029
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
4
Strong's G5029 Quick Answer
Strong's G5029 τάχα (tacha) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. tacha (takh'-ah) adv. 1. shortly 2. (figuratively) possibly It has 5 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include peradventure. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- tacha (takh'-ah) adv. 1. shortly 2. (figuratively) possibly
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- peradventure
Meaning and Definition
tacha (takh'-ah) adv. 1. shortly 2. (figuratively) possibly [as if neuter plural of G5036 (adverbially)] KJV: peradventure(-haps) Root(s): G5036
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5029. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5029 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render tacha, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
peradventure
Romans 5:7
How Strong's G5029 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5029 (τάχα) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 10:4 — Κίτιοι
- Wisdom of Solomon 13:6 — τάχα
- Wisdom of Solomon 14:19 — τάχα
Strong's G5029 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G5029 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
Strong's G5029 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the sons of Javan, Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, Rodanim.
Strong's G5029 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
But yet for this they are the less to be blamed: For they peradventure err, Seeking God, and desirous to find him.
For he, peradventure willing to please one in authority, Forced all his skill to make the resemblance of the best fashion.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5029.
And the sons of Javan, Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, Rodanim.
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
But yet for this they are the less to be blamed: For they peradventure err, Seeking God, and desirous to find him.
For he, peradventure willing to please one in authority, Forced all his skill to make the resemblance of the best fashion.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5029, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Philemon 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G5029 FAQ
What does tacha (τάχα) mean?
Tacha (Strong's G5029) is a Greek word most simply glossed "shortly". tacha (takh'-ah) adv. 1. shortly 2. (figuratively) possibly
How many times is tacha (τάχα) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G5029 across 4 books.
Where can I study tacha (τάχα) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5029 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate tacha (τάχα)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as peradventure. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5029 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5029, with linked reader references where each row is available.