σπεύδω (speúdō) — Haste Unto

Greek word study: σπεύδω (speúdō), Strong's G4692. to "speed" ("study"), i.e. urge on (diligently or earnestly); by implication, to await eagerly

GreekStrong's G4692
Quick definition
Greek word
σπεύδω (speúdō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: probably strengthened from G4228 (πούς);

KJV translation words: (make, with) haste unto

Where this word appears

Strong's G4692 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 2:16 and last appears in 2 Peter 3:12.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having hurried ×3do make haste ×1hastening ×1he was hastened ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σπεύσας ×2σπεύδοντας ×1σπεύσαντες ×1σπεῦσον ×1ἔσπευδεν ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×3Acts ×22 Peter ×1

Verses (all 6)

  • Luke 2:16 — σπεύσαντες — having hurried
  • Luke 19:5 — σπεύσας — having hurried
  • Luke 19:6 — σπεύσας — having hurried
  • Acts 20:16 — ἔσπευδεν — he was hastened
  • Acts 22:18 — σπεῦσον — do make haste
  • 2 Peter 3:12 — σπεύδοντας — hastening

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4228 πούς (poús).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4710 σπουδή (spoudḗ).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does speúdō (G4692) mean?

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

How is G4692 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4692 as: (make, with) haste unto.

How often does σπεύδω (speúdō) appear?

Strong's G4692 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 2:16 and last appears in 2 Peter 3:12.