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σπουδαῖος G4705

G4705 is the Greek word σπουδαῖος, transliterated spoudaîos. The King James Version most often renders it diligent.

Word: σπουδαῖοςTransliteration: spoudaîosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

prompt, energetic, earnest.

Where it comes from

from G4710 (σπουδή).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

diligent 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: diligent.

Verses using σπουδαῖος

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 8:22 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4705 mean?

G4705 is the Greek word σπουδαῖος (spoudaîos), meaning prompt, energetic, earnest.

How is G4705 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it diligent (1 time).

How many times does G4705 appear in the Bible?

σπουδαῖος (spoudaîos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4705 come from?

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

Nearby entries

G4702 · σπόριμος — sown, i.e. (neuter plural) a planted field G4703 · σπόρος — a scattering (of seed), i.e. (concretely)…G4704 · σπουδάζω — to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be…G4706 · σπουδαιότερον — more earnestly than others), i.e. very promptly G4707 · σπουδαιότερος — more prompt, more earnest G4708 · σπουδαιοτέρως — more speedily, i.e. sooner than otherwise

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