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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 requested only that we remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:3 - making every effort 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 when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters, for a short time (in presence, not in affection) we became all the more fervent in our great desire to see you in person.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:15 - Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:9 - Make every effort to come to me soon.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 4:21

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:12 - When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 4:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 4:11 - Thus we must make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:10 - Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:15 - Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:14 - Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.
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