Basic Meaning
Fast can describe something that moves quickly or happens rapidly.
The term can also refer to a period of abstaining from food, drink, or certain activities for a specific purpose.
Biblical Usage
The word fast appears throughout Scripture in connection with abstaining from food, prayer, and religious observance.
The word is also used in ordinary language to describe speed, quickness, or rapid movement.
Related Topics
- Prayer
- Discipline
- Abstinence