Strong's Greek Concordance

G4704: σπουδάζω

spoudázō · “be eager”

Definition

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

KJV translates it as: do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study

Word origin: from G4710 (σπουδή);

Extended 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).†
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How G4704 is translated

  • do be diligent ×4
  • i was eager ×1
  • being diligent ×1
  • were eager ×1
  • do hasten ×1
  • do be eager ×1
  • we may be diligent ×1
  • i will be diligent ×1

Bible verses with G4704 (spoudázō)

Spoudázō appears in 11 verses.

  • Galatians 2:10

    Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

  • Ephesians 4:3

    Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:17

    But 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.

  • 2 Timothy 2:15

    Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

  • 2 Timothy 4:9

    Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:

  • 2 Timothy 4:21

    Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

  • Titus 3:12

    When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.

  • Hebrews 4:11

    Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

  • 2 Peter 1:10

    Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

  • 2 Peter 1:15

    Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.

  • 2 Peter 3:14

    Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.