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σπουδάζω

spoudazōbe eagerHow to read Greek
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Definition

σπουδάζω

(σπουδή), [in LXX chiefly for בָּהַל ;]

to make haste; hence, to be zealous or eager, to give diligence: with inf. (see M, Pr., 205 f.), Galatians 2:10, Ephesians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 2:17, 2 Timothy 2:15; 4:9; 4:21, Titus 3:12, Hebrews 4:11, 2 Peter 1:10; 3:14; with accusative and inf. (on this construction see Mayor in l; MM, xxiii), 2 Peter 1:15 (for other constructions see LS, see word).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as σπουδάζω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

11 total
  1. Galatians 2:10ἐσπούδασα · I was eager
    They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
  2. Ephesians 4:3σπουδάζοντες · [and] with diligence
    …and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
  3. 1 Thessalonians 2:17ἐσπουδάσαμεν · was even more intense
    Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.
  4. 2 Timothy 2:15Σπούδασον · Make every effort
    Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
  5. 2 Timothy 4:9Σπούδασον · Make every effort
    Make every effort to come to me quickly,
  6. 2 Timothy 4:21Σπούδασον · Make every effort
    Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
  7. Titus 3:12σπούδασον · make every effort
    As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
  8. Hebrews 4:11Σπουδάσωμεν · Let us, therefore, make every effort
    Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.
  9. 2 Peter 1:10σπουδάσατε · strive
    Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
  10. 2 Peter 1:15σπουδάσω · I will make every effort to ensure
    And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
  11. 2 Peter 3:14σπουδάσατε · make every effort
    Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.