Spoudázō — G4704

Definition

verb

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

1. to hasten, make haste
2. to exert oneself, endeavor, give difference

Usually translated as

diligence, be diligent, study, do, endeavour, labour

Origin

from G4710

• spoudḗ (G4710)

Occurrences

Spoudázō occurs 9 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Galatians (1), 2 Timothy (3), Titus (1), Hebrews (1), 2 Peter (3)

• Galatians 2:10 — Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward (ἐσπούδασα) to do.
• 2 Timothy 2:15 — Study (σπούδασον) to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
• 2 Timothy 4:9 — Do thy diligence (σπούδασον) to come shortly unto me:
• 2 Timothy 4:21 — Do thy diligence (σπούδασον) to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
• Titus 3:12 — When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent (σπούδασον) to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
• Hebrews 4:11 — Let (Σπουδάσωμεν) us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
• 2 Peter 1:10 — Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence (σπουδάσατε) to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
• 2 Peter 1:15 — Moreover I (σπουδάσω) will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
• 2 Peter 3:14 — Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent (σπουδάσατε) that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.