Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4704
σπουδάζω
spoudazō · “be eager”
Used 11 times across 7 books
Definition
σπουδάζω
(σπουδή), [in LXX chiefly for בָּהַל ;]
to make haste; hence, to be zealous or eager, to give diligence: with inf. (see M, Pr., 205 f.), Gal.2:10, Eph.4:3, 1Th.2:17, 2Ti.2:15 4:9 4:21, Tit.3:12, Heb.4:11, 2Pe.1:10 3:14; with accusative and inf. (on this construction see Mayor in l; MM, xxiii), 2Pe.1:15 (for other constructions see LS, see word).†
(σπουδή), [in LXX chiefly for בָּהַל ;]
to make haste; hence, to be zealous or eager, to give diligence: with inf. (see M, Pr., 205 f.), Gal.2:10, Eph.4:3, 1Th.2:17, 2Ti.2:15 4:9 4:21, Tit.3:12, Heb.4:11, 2Pe.1:10 3:14; with accusative and inf. (on this construction see Mayor in l; MM, xxiii), 2Pe.1:15 (for other constructions see LS, see word).†
Where it appears
Galatians1
Ephesians1
1 Thessalonians1
2 Timothy3
Titus1
Hebrews1
2 Peter3
In the text
Galatians 2:10Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.Ephesians 4:3Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.1 Thessalonians 2:17But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.2 Timothy 2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.2 Timothy 4:9Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:2 Timothy 4:21Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.Titus 3:12When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.Hebrews 4:11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.2 Peter 1:10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:2 Peter 1:15Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
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