G4709: σπουδαίως
spoudaíōs · “diligently”
Definition
earnestly, promptly
KJV translates it as: diligently, instantly
Word origin: adverb from G4705 (σπουδαῖος);
Extended definition
σπουδαίως
adv. (σπουδαῖος), [in LXX: Wis.2:6 * ;]
1. with haste or zeal, i.e. earnestly, zealously, diligently: Luk.7:4, 2Ti.1:17, Tit.3:13; compar., -οτέρως, Php.2:28 (RV, Lft., Weymouth, al., but see infr.)
2. hastily, speedily: compar., -οτέρως, Php.2:28 (Thayer, Zorell, see word; ICC, in l, al., but see supr.).†
(AS)
adv. (σπουδαῖος), [in LXX: Wis.2:6 * ;]
1. with haste or zeal, i.e. earnestly, zealously, diligently: Luk.7:4, 2Ti.1:17, Tit.3:13; compar., -οτέρως, Php.2:28 (RV, Lft., Weymouth, al., but see infr.)
2. hastily, speedily: compar., -οτέρως, Php.2:28 (Thayer, Zorell, see word; ICC, in l, al., but see supr.).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4709 is translated
- earnestly ×3
Bible verses with G4709 (spoudaíōs)
Spoudaíōs appears in 3 verses.
- Luke 7:4
And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
- 2 Timothy 1:17
But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me.
- Titus 3:13
Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.