I hear it all the time in movies. Idk what that means. I think it means God Bless or somethin but im not sure. plz help. serious answers only plz
2006-12-11 10:49:41 · 15 answers · asked by biggprincejb9 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Actually, it is "God speed" and is short for "God speed your return." You say it to someone who is about to leave to request that God bring them back safely and quickly.
2006-12-11 10:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
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In the modern world, speed has come to simply mean a rate of movement (e.g. high speed, miles per hour, meters per second etc.), but the English (derived from the Anglo-Saxon) origin of the word meant not velocity, but to thrive, or to prosper. The term God speed, used by some translations of the Holy Scriptures, is a contraction of the saying, "I wish that God may speed you," or in today's terminology, "I wish that God may bless you with success." Both specific uses of "God speed" found in the King James Version have nothing to do with physical motion. God Speed An example of "God speed" in the Old Testament was when Abraham's servant prayed for success when he was sent to find a wife for Abraham's son Isaac (see also Isaac's Faith And Obedience). The original Hebrew word translated as "speed" in this verse is (pronounced) caw-raw, and means to land upon, or to bring about: "And he said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray Thee, send me good speed this day, and show kindness unto my master Abraham." (Genesis 24:12 KJV) The servant's prayer was answered. "And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother" (Genesis 24:15 KJV) **************************************... "If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds." (2 John 1:6-11 KJV)
2016-04-05 22:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is said "god speed" ... the god part not pluralized. It means 'may you be protected on your journey and that your journey is quick and efficient.' It was first sung by ploughmen on "ploughday" singing "god speed the plow" from the 15th century. be well, Jack
2006-12-11 10:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Simply stated ,"you are just wishing blessings on somebody beginning a journey". The journey is in the eye of the beholder ... It could be a trip. Surgery. Whatever. Not important.
2016-03-17 21:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Originally used to express good wishes for a journey of importance.
"May you go with God's speed" was spoken upon the departure of someone whose journey was best completed expediciously.
2006-12-11 10:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Basically its a quick and safe journey. Usually said to someone on journey of vital importance.
2006-12-11 10:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
May you go with God and be safe.Keep God with you.Merry Christmas
2006-12-11 10:52:40 · answer #7 · answered by Piper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God's Speed means good luck.
2006-12-11 10:51:38 · answer #8 · answered by Sam 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Godspeed - to wish someone a safe journey
2006-12-11 10:50:50 · answer #9 · answered by needsumthin2002 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It means goodluck.
E.g "Goodspeed Assy McGee, wherever you are"
means "Goodluck Assy McGee, wherever you are"
2006-12-11 10:55:26 · answer #10 · answered by Shalltell 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋