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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

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Strong's Number G4704 matches the Greek σπουδάζω (spoudazō),
which occurs 11 times in 11 verses in the MGNT 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; the same which I G4704 ➔ also was forward G4704 to do.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:3 - Endeavouring G4704 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 taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured G4704 the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:15 - Study G4704 to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:9 - Do thy diligence G4704 to come shortly unto me:

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:21 - Do thy diligence G4704 to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

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Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:12 - When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent G4704 to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 4:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 4:11 - Let us labour G4704 therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:10 - Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence G4704 to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:15 - Moreover I will endeavour G4704 that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:14 - Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent G4704 that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
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