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Lexicon :: Strong's G4704 - spoudazō

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σπουδάζω
Transliteration
spoudazō (Key)
Pronunciation
spoo-dad'-zo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:559,1069

Strong’s Definitions

σπουδάζω spoudázō, spoo-dad'-zo; from G4710; to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest:—do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x

The KJV translates Strong's G4704 in the following manner: endeavour (3x), do diligence (2x), be diligent (2x), give diligence (1x), be forward (1x), labour (1x), study (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x
The KJV translates Strong's G4704 in the following manner: endeavour (3x), do diligence (2x), be diligent (2x), give diligence (1x), be forward (1x), labour (1x), study (1x).

  1. to hasten, make haste

  2. to exert one's self, endeavour, give diligence

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σπουδάζω spoudázō, spoo-dad'-zo; from G4710; to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest:—do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study.
STRONGS G4704:
σπουδάζω; future σπουδάσω (a later form for the early σπουδάσομαι, cf. Krüger, § 40, under the word, vol. i, p. 190; Buttmann, 53 (46); (Winers Grammar, 89 (85); Veitch, under the word)); 1 aorist ἐσπούδασα; (σπουδή, which see); from Sophocles and Aristophanes down;
a. to hasten, make haste: followed by an infinitive (cf. σπεύδω, 1), 2 Timothy 4:9, 21; Titus 3:12 (others refer these examples to b.; but cf. Holtzmann's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:15).
b. to exert oneself, endeavor, give difference: followed by an infinitive, Galatians 2:10; Ephesians 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:17; 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 4:11; 2 Peter 1:10; 2 Peter 3:14; followed by an accusative with an infinitive 2 Peter 1:15.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Galatians
2:10
Ephesians
4:3
1 Thessalonians
2:17
2 Timothy
2:15; 2:15; 4:9; 4:21
Titus
3:12
Hebrews
4:11
2 Peter
1:10; 1:15; 3:14

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4704 matches the Greek σπουδάζω (spoudazō),
which occurs 11 times in 11 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 2:10 - only they would that we should remember the poor; which very thing I was also zealous to do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:3 - giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:17 - But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire:

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:15 - Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:9 - Give diligence to come shortly unto me:

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:21 - Give diligence to come before winter. Eubulus saluteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:12 - When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, give diligence to come unto me to Nicopolis: for there I have determined to winter.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 4:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 4:11 - Let us therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, that no man fall after the same example of disobedience.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:10 - Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble:

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:15 - Yea, I will give diligence that at every time ye may be able after my decease to call these things to remembrance.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:14 - Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for these things, give diligence that ye may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight.
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