Spoudazō σπουδάζω
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| σπουδάζω | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | spoudazō |
| Strong's number | G4704 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Gloss | be eager |
| Occurrences | 11 in 11 verses |
| Most frequent in | 2 Timothy (3) |
Spoudazō (Greek σπουδάζω, Strong's G4704) is a Greek verb meaning “be eager”. It occurs 11 times in 11 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
σπουδάζω
(σπουδή), [in LXX chiefly for בָּהַל ;]
to make haste; hence, to be zealous or eager, to give diligence: with inf. (see M, Pr., 205 f.), Gal.2:10, Eph.4:3, 1Th.2:17, 2Ti.2:15 4:9 4:21, Tit.3:12, Heb.4:11, 2Pe.1:10 3:14; with accusative and inf. (on this construction see Mayor in l; MM, xxiii), 2Pe.1:15 (for other constructions see LS, see word).†
(AS)
(σπουδή), [in LXX chiefly for בָּהַל ;]
to make haste; hence, to be zealous or eager, to give diligence: with inf. (see M, Pr., 205 f.), Gal.2:10, Eph.4:3, 1Th.2:17, 2Ti.2:15 4:9 4:21, Tit.3:12, Heb.4:11, 2Pe.1:10 3:14; with accusative and inf. (on this construction see Mayor in l; MM, xxiii), 2Pe.1:15 (for other constructions see LS, see word).†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | diligence (3), i (1), forward (1), endeavouring (1), endeavoured (1), study (1), diligent (1), labour (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | make every effort (5), i was eager (1), diligence (1), was even more intense (1), let us therefore make every effort (1), strive (1), i will make every effort to ensure (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Spoudazō, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Galatians
- Galatians 2:10Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
Ephesians
- Ephesians 4:3Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
1 Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.
2 Timothy
- 2 Timothy 2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
- 2 Timothy 4:9Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:Make every effort to come to me quickly,
- 2 Timothy 4:21Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
Titus
- Titus 3:12When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
Hebrews
- Hebrews 4:11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.
2 Peter
- 2 Peter 1:10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
- 2 Peter 1:15Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
- 2 Peter 3:14Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).