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GreekG4704Verb

σπουδάζω

spoudazō

11Occurrences
G4704Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

from G4710 (σπουδή);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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: chiefly for בָּהַל

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

σπουδάζω appears 11 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

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

Key Passages

1 Thessalonians 2:17BSB

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 Peter 1:15BSB

And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.

2 Timothy 2:15BSB

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

2 Timothy 4:21BSB

Make every effort to come to me before winter.Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.

Galatians 2:10BSB

They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.