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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 - They only asked us to 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 - being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of shalom.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:17 - But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder 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 yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:9 - Be diligent to come to me soon,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:21 - Be diligent to come before winter. Eubulus salutes you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:12 - When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.

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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, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:10 - Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:15 - Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:14 - Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in shalom, without blemish and blameless in his sight.
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