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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 G3440 they would that G2443 we should remember G3421 the poor; G4434 the same G846 G5124 which G3739 I G4704 ➔ also G2532 was forward G4704 to do. G4160

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:3 - Endeavouring G4704 to keep G5083 the unity G1775 of the Spirit G4151 in G1722 the bond G4886 of peace. G1515

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:17 - But G1161 we, G2249 brethren, G80 being taken G642 from G575 you G5216 for G4314 a short G5610 time G2540 in presence, G4383 not G3756 in heart, G2588 endeavoured G4704 the more abundantly G4056 to see G1492 your G5216 face G4383 with G1722 great G4183 desire. G1939

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:15 - Study G4704 to shew G3936 thyself G4572 approved G1384 unto God, G2316 a workman G2040 that needeth not to be ashamed, G422 rightly dividing G3718 the word G3056 of truth. G225

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:9 - Do thy diligence G4704 to come G2064 shortly G5030 unto G4314 me: G3165

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:21 - Do thy diligence G4704 to come G2064 before G4253 winter. G5494 Eubulus G2103 greeteth G782 thee, G4571 and G2532 Pudens, G4227 and G2532 Linus, G3044 and G2532 Claudia, G2803 and G2532 all G3956 the brethren. G80

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:12 - When G3752 I shall send G3992 Artemas G734 unto G4314 thee, G4571 or G2228 Tychicus, G5190 be diligent G4704 to come G2064 unto G4314 me G3165 to G1519 Nicopolis: G3533 for G1063 I have determined G2919 there G1563 to winter. G3914

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 4:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 4:11 - Let us labour G4704 therefore G3767 to enter G1525 into G1519 that G1565 rest, G2663 lest G3363 any man G5100 fall G4098 after G1722 the same G846 example G5262 of unbelief. G543

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:10 - Wherefore G1352 the rather, G3123 brethren, G80 give diligence G4704 to make G4160 your G5216 calling G2821 and G2532 election G1589 sure: G949 for G1063 if ye do G4160 these things, G5023 ye shall G4417 ➔ G4218 ➔ never G3364 fall: G4417 G4218

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:15 - Moreover G1161 G2532 I will endeavour G4704 that ye G5209 may be able G2192 after G3326 my G1699 decease G1841 to have G4160 these things G5130 always G1539 in remembrance. G3420

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:14 - Wherefore, G1352 beloved, G27 seeing that ye look for G4328 such things, G5023 be diligent G4704 that ye may be found G2147 of him G846 in G1722 peace, G1515 without spot, G784 and G2532 blameless. G298
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