The Hebrew adverb meherah means quickly, speedily, or without delay. It is used to describe urgent action, swift judgment, and the speed of divine response β both in coming to the aid of His people and in executing His justice.
Meherah captures the urgency of divine action throughout the Psalms and Prophets. Psalm 31:2 pleads: 'Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue.' Psalm 79:8 cries: 'May your mercy come quickly to meet us.' Isaiah 58:8 promises: 'then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will spring up quickly.' The word also describes the speed of divine judgment against Israel's enemies (Psalm 147:15 β 'His word runs swiftly'). In the New Testament, the concept resonates with Jesus's 'Come, Lord Jesus' (Revelation 22:20) β the eschatological plea for God to act meherah, speedily. God is not slow (2 Peter 3:9), and His timing is always right, even when it feels delayed.