Tachion marks comparative haste or earlier arrival, whether in an action, a return, a visit, or a race.

The attested uses express comparative promptness: an action is to be done without delay, a hoped-for return or visit is sooner, and one runner arrives ahead of another.

1. Comparative promptness or earlier arrival · dominant

   The same comparative form occurs in requests for a sooner restoration and a possible soon-coming visit in Hebrews 13:19 and Hebrews 13:23; the APB renders those clauses “the sooner” and “if he comes soon.” In John 13:27 the APB renders the command “do quickly,” while in John 20:4 the running scene culminates with the other disciple reaching the tomb first.

   Hebrews 13:19Hebrews 13:23John 13:27John 20:4

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB varies its presentation across the verses: “the sooner,” “soon,” “quickly,” and “first.” These render the respective clauses rather than establish separate lexical senses.