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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 MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 2:10 - They only asked us to remember the poor—the very thing I also was eager G4704 to do.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:3 - being diligent G4704 to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:17 -

But we, brothers and sisters, having been orphaned from you by absence for a [fn]short while—in [fn]person, not in [fn]spirit—were all the more eager G4704 with great desire to see your face.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:15 - Be diligent G4704 to present yourself approved to God as a worker who [fn]does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:9 -

Make G4704 every G4704 effort G4704 to come to me soon;

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:21 - Make G4704 every G4704 effort G4704 to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, also Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.

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Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:12 -

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make G4704 every G4704 effort G4704 to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 4:11 - Therefore let’s make G4704 every G4704 effort G4704 to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:10 - Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more diligent G4704 to make certain about His calling and choice of you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble;

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:15 - And I will also be diligent G4704 that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:14 -

Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent G4704 to be found spotless and blameless by Him, at peace,

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