σπουδάζω (spoudázō) — Do Diligence

Greek word study: σπουδάζω (spoudázō), Strong's G4704. to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest

GreekStrong's G4704
Quick definition
Greek word
σπουδάζω (spoudázō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: from G4710 (σπουδή);

KJV translation words: do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study

Where this word appears

Strong's G4704 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Galatians 2:10 and last appears in 2 Peter 3:14.

How it is rendered in the text

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

do be diligent ×4I was eager ×1I will be diligent ×1We may be diligent ×1being diligent ×1do be eager ×1do hasten ×1were eager ×1

Forms found in the text

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

Σπούδασον ×2σπουδάσατε ×2σπούδασον ×2Σπουδάσωμεν ×1σπουδάζοντες ×1σπουδάσω ×1ἐσπουδάσαμεν ×1ἐσπούδασα ×1

Books where it appears most

2 Timothy ×32 Peter ×3Galatians ×1Ephesians ×11 Thessalonians ×1Titus ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 11)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: 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 spoudázō (G4704) mean?

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

How is G4704 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4704 as: do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study.

How often does σπουδάζω (spoudázō) appear?

Strong's G4704 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Galatians 2:10 and last appears in 2 Peter 3:14.