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σπεύδω G4692

G4692 is the Greek word σπεύδω, transliterated speúdō. The King James Version most often renders it make haste.

Word: σπεύδωTransliteration: speúdōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

to "speed" ("study"), i.e. urge on (diligently or earnestly); by implication, to await eagerly.

Where it comes from

probably strengthened from G4228 (πούς).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

make haste 2×haste 1×made haste 1×hasted 1×hasting 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (make, with) haste unto.

Verses using σπεύδω

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 2:16 · KJV

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Luke 19:5 · KJV

And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.

Luke 19:6 · KJV

And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

Acts 20:16 · KJV

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.

Acts 22:18 · KJV

And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.

2 Peter 3:12 · KJV

Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

Common questions

What does Strong's G4692 mean?

G4692 is the Greek word σπεύδω (speúdō), meaning to "speed" ("study"), i.e. urge on (diligently or earnestly); by implication, to await eagerly.

How is G4692 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it make haste (2 times), haste (1 time), made haste (1 time), hasted (1 time), hasting (1 time).

How many times does G4692 appear in the Bible?

σπεύδω (speúdō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4692 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably strengthened from G4228 (πούς).

Nearby entries

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