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σπουδάζω G4704

G4704 is the Greek word σπουδάζω, transliterated spoudázō. The King James Version most often renders it diligence.

Word: σπουδάζωTransliteration: spoudázōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 11 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G4710 (σπουδή).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 12 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

diligence 2×diligent 2×i 1×forward 1×endeavouring 1×endeavoured 1×study 1×labour 1×give diligence 1×endeavour 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study.

Verses using σπουδάζω

All 11 verses, quoted in full.

Galatians 2:10 · KJV

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

Ephesians 4:3 · KJV

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

1 Thessalonians 2:17 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:

2 Timothy 4:21 · KJV

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

Titus 3:12 · KJV

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 · KJV

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

2 Peter 1:10 · KJV

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 · KJV

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

2 Peter 3:14 · KJV

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

Common questions

What does Strong's G4704 mean?

G4704 is the Greek word σπουδάζω (spoudázō), meaning to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest.

How is G4704 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it diligence (2 times), diligent (2 times), i (1 time), forward (1 time), endeavouring (1 time), among others.

How many times does G4704 appear in the Bible?

σπουδάζω (spoudázō) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4704 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4710 (σπουδή).

Nearby entries

G4701 · σπορά — a sowing, i.e. (by implication) parentage G4702 · σπόριμος — sown, i.e. (neuter plural) a planted field G4703 · σπόρος — a scattering (of seed), i.e. (concretely)…G4705 · σπουδαῖος — prompt, energetic, earnest G4706 · σπουδαιότερον — more earnestly than others), i.e. very promptly G4707 · σπουδαιότερος — more prompt, more earnest

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