G4705: σπουδαῖος
spoudaîos · “eager”
Definition
prompt, energetic, earnest
KJV translates it as: diligent
Word origin: from G4710 (σπουδή);
Extended definition
σπουδαῖος, -α, -ον
(σπουδή), [in LXX: Eze.41:25 * ;]
in haste; hence, zealous, eager, diligent, earnest: before ἐν, 2Co.8:22; compar., -οτεροσς 2Co.8:17 (here in superl. sense, see Bl., § 44, 3) 2Co.8:22.†
(AS)
(σπουδή), [in LXX: Eze.41:25 * ;]
in haste; hence, zealous, eager, diligent, earnest: before ἐν, 2Co.8:22; compar., -οτεροσς 2Co.8:17 (here in superl. sense, see Bl., § 44, 3) 2Co.8:22.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4705 is translated
- earnest ×2
- very earnest ×1
Bible verses with G4705 (spoudaîos)
Spoudaîos appears in 2 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 8:17
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
- 2 Corinthians 8:22
And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.