σπουδάζω

spoudazōVerbG4704

be eager

From: from G4710 (σπουδή);

Short Definition

to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest

Full Lexicon Entry

to make haste; hence, to be zealous or eager, to give diligence: with inf. (see M, Pr., 205 f.). (on this construction see Mayor in l; MM, xxiii), (for other constructions see LS, ).
LXX Usage: chiefly for בָּהַל

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Peter
3
2 Timothy
3
1 Thessalonians
1
Ephesians
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:17
  • 2 Peter 1:15
  • 2 Timothy 2:15
  • 2 Timothy 4:21
  • Galatians 2:10

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