"to hurry; be bent upon, Gal. 2:10; to endeavor earnestly, strive, Eph. 4:3"
Definition and meaning
to hurry; be bent upon, Gal. 2:10; to endeavor earnestly, strive, Eph. 4:3
In the original Greek the word is written: σπουδάζω
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of spoudazo (G4704) across the King James Bible.
Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:
Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
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Common questions
Strong's G4704 (spoudazo) is a Greek word that means: to hurry; be bent upon, Gal. 2:10; to endeavor earnestly, strive, Eph. 4:3 It appears 11 times in the King James Bible.
The word spoudazo (G4704) appears 11 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4704 is spoudazo, a Greek word defined as: to hurry; be bent upon, Gal. 2:10; to endeavor earnestly, strive, Eph. 4:3. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
spoudazo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.