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Lexicon :: Strong's G4704 - spoudazō

Aa
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 BoxGal 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 2:10 - They only G3440 asked us to remember G3421 the poor G4434—the very G846 thing G846 I also G2532 was eager G4704 to do. G4160

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 4:3 - being diligent G4704 to preserve G5083 the unity G1775 of the Spirit G4151 in the bond G4886 of peace. G1515

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:17 - But we, brethren, G80 having been taken G642 away G642 from you for a [fn]short G2540 G5610 while G5610—in [fn]person, G4383 not in [fn]spirit G2588—were all G4053 the more G4053 eager G4704 with great G4183 desire G1939 to see G3708 your face. G4383

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:15 - Be diligent G4704 to present G3936 yourself G4572 approved G1384 to God G2316 as a workman G2040 who does not need G422 to be ashamed, G422 accurately handling G3718 the word G3056 of truth. G225

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:9 - Make G4704 every G4704 effort G4704 to come G2064 to me soon; G5030

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 4:21 - Make G4704 every G4704 effort G4704 to come G2064 before G4253 winter. G5494 Eubulus G2103 greets G782 you, also G2532 Pudens G4227 and Linus G3044 and Claudia G2803 and all G3956 the brethren. G80

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Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:12 - When G3752 I send G3992 Artemas G734 or G2228 Tychicus G5190 to you, make G4704 every G4704 effort G4704 to come G2064 to me at Nicopolis, G3533 for I have decided G2919 to spend G3914 the winter G3914 there. G1563

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 4:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 4:11 - Therefore G3767 let us be diligent G4704 to enter G1525 that rest, G2663 so G2443 G3361 that no G3361 one G5100 will fall, G4098 through G1722 following the same G846 example G5262 of disobedience. G543

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:10 - Therefore, G1352 brethren, G80 be all G3123 the more G3123 diligent G4704 to make G4160 certain G949 about His calling G2821 and choosing G1589 you; for as long as you practice G4160 these G3778 things, G3778 you will never G3756 G3361 G4218 stumble; G4417

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:15 - And I will also G2532 be diligent G4704 that at any G1539 time G1539 after G3326 my departure G1841 you will be able G2192 to call G4160 these G3778 things G3778 to mind. G3420

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Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:14 - Therefore, G1352 beloved, G27 since you look G4328 for these G3778 things, G3778 be diligent G4704 to be found G2147 by Him in peace, G1515 spotless G784 and blameless, G298
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