G4704 σπουδάζω (spoudázō)

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Verb

Quick Definition

σπουδάζω v. I hasten

Strong's Definition

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

Derivation: from G4710 (σπουδή);

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

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

σπουδάζω (G4704)

verb | σπεύδω

68.79 · Aspect · Rapidity, Suddenness

to hasten to, to hurry to, to do quickly to do something hurriedly, with the implication of associated energy

2TI 4:9 · 2TI 4:21 · TIT 3:12

68.63 · Aspect · Do Intensely or Extensively

to work hard, to do one’s best, to endeavor to do something with intense effort and motivation

EPH 4:3 · 1TH 2:17 · 2TI 2:15 · 2TI 4:9 · 2TI 4:21 · TIT 3:12 · HEB 4:11 · 2PE 1:10 · 2PE 1:15 · 2PE 3:14

25.74 · Attitudes and Emotions · Be Eager, Be Earnest, In a Devoted Manner

to be eager, eagerness, devotion to be eager to do something, with the implication of readiness to expend energy and effort

GAL 2:10 · 1TH 2:17

¹ The meanings in this series (68.79) may very well be classified under Domain 67 Time, implying either that the period of time before beginning the event is a brief one or that the event itself takes place in a brief period of time. There is, however, a factor of energy involved in these terms, and therefore it seems legitimate to consider this additional factor as justifying the classification of these meanings as aspectual.

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

σπουδαζω ; fut. σπουδάσω (a later form for the early -άσομαι, cf. Kriiger ὃ 40 5. v., vol. i. p. 190; B. 53 (46); [W. 89 (85); Veitchs.v.]); 1 aor. ἐσπούδασα; (σπουδή, q-v-); fr. Soph. and Arstph. down; a. to hasten, make haste: foll. by an inf. (cf. σπεύδω, 1), 2 Tim. iv. 9, 21; Tit. iii. 12, [4]. refer these exx. to b.; but cf. Holtzmann, Com. on 2 Tim. ii. 15]. b. to exert one’s self, endeavor, give diligence: foll. by an inf., Gal. ii. 10; Eph. iv. 5.1 hw 815 2) Tim! a 10; Hebs iv. 11. 9 ΒΘ 10; iii. 14; foll. by acc. with inf. 2 Pet. 1. 15.

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

σπουδάζω spoudazō 11x

to hurry; be bent upon, Gal. 2:10; to endeavor earnestly, strive, Eph. 4:3

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

σπουδάζω

(< σπουδή), [in LXX chiefly for בּהלni.;]

to make haste; hence, to be zealous or eager, to give diligence: c. inf. (v. M, Pr., 205 f.), Ga 2:10, Eph 4:3, I Th 2:17, II Ti 2:15 4:9, 21, Tit 3:12, He 4:11, II Pe 1:10 3:14; c. acc. et inf. (on this construction v. Mayor in l.; MM, xxiii), II Pe 1:15 (for other constructions v. LS, s.v.).†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

σπουδάζω, “make haste,’’ and so ‘‘am eager,’ give diligence,’’ with the further idea of ‘‘ effort,” as in Gal 21°. For σπουδάζω followed by acc. c. inf., as in 2 Pet 115 for which Mayor ad /. can supply only one ex. [Plato] Av. sec. 141 σπουδάσαντες τοῦτ᾽ αὐτοῖς παραγενέσθαι, we can cite BGU IV. 108014 (iii/A.p.) σπούδασον ἡμᾶς καταξιῶσαι τῶν ἴσίω]ν γραμμάτων, P Oxy VII. 106919 (ili/A.p.) θέλω δὲ εἰδένε πῶς σπουδάδεις (/. σπουδάζεις) αὐτὼ γενέστε (ἡ. αὐτὸ γενέσθαι), “1 wish to know that you are hurrying on the making of it’’ (Ed.), and 24. VI. 93918 (iv/a.D.) (= Seecions, p. 129) ἕτερά σε γράμματα ἐπικαταλαβεῖν ἐσπούδασα διὰ Evdpoctvov, “1 am anxious that you should receive another letter by Euphrosynus’’ (Edd.). For the verb c. the simple inf. cf. 26. XIV. 17658 (iii/a.p.) σπούδασον γράψαι μοι, and P Amh II. 1447 (v/a.D.) σπούδασον οὖν τὸ μικρὸν] παιδίον ἡμῶν ᾿Αρτεμίδωρον [[.]] θεῖναι ἐν ὑποθήκῃ, ‘‘ make haste therefore and put our little slave Artemidorus under pledge’’ (Edd.) ; and c. the acc., cf. P Fay 11218 (A.D. 99) μὴ σπουδασέτωσαν ἅλω ανταλομμινα, ‘do not let them be in a hurry with the . . . threshing-floor,’’ and P Bouriant 2089 (after A.D. 350) σπουδασάτω τὴν χορηγίαν. This last papyrus shows us also 35 τοῦτο yap σπουδάζει, ‘car c’est le but qu’on se propose ”’ (Ed.). Other instances of the verb with varying meanings and constructions are: P,Hib I. 774(B.c. 249) καθάπερ ὁ βασιλεὺς σπουδάζει, ‘in accordance with the king’s desire,’’ P Oxy VII. 1o61!® (B.C. 22) συντύχηι. Kal σπουδάσει ἕως ὅτου τελεσϑῆ[ι, ‘‘ that he may meet him and do his best until it is effected’’ (Ed.) (for constr. see Blass-Debrunner ὃ 369. 3), P Oxy IV. 746° (A.D. 16) τοῦτο οὖν ἐάν σοι φα[(]νηται σπουδάσεις κατὰ τὸ δίκαιον, “ please therefore further him in this matter, as is just’? (Edd.), 26. I. 11374 (ii/a.p.) σπούδασον ἕως οὗ ἀγοράσῃ μοι "Ovvadpis ἃ αὐτῶι εἴρηκεν μήτ(ηρ) Εἰρήνης, ‘take care that Onnophris buys me what Irene’s mother told him ’’ (Edd.), and from the inserr. Sy//3 434/52" (B.C. 266-5) φανερός ἐστιν σπουδάζων ὑπὲρ τῆς κοινῆς τ[ῶν] “Ελλήνων ἐλευθερίας, and C. and B. ii. p. 470, “ > «

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

σπουδάζω (spoudazō) — be eager. σπουδάζω, [Refs 5th c.BC+], etc.: Attic dialectfuture -άσομαι[Refs 5th c.BC+], later -άσω [Refs 2nd c.BC+]: aorist ἐσπούδασα [Refs 5th c.BC+]: perfect ἐσπούδακα [Refs 5th c.BC+]:—middle, future see above:—passive, future σπουδασθήσομαι [Refs 2nd c.AD+]: aorist ἐσπουδάσθην [Refs 1st c.BC+]: perfect ἐσπούδασμαι [Refs 5th c.BC+]

I. intransitive,

I. to be busy, eager to do a thing, with infinitive, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; σπούδασον ἐλθεῖν.. ταχέως make haste.. , [NT]; ὅτ᾽ ἐσπούδαζες ἄρχειν wast eager to rule, [Refs 5th c.BC+]: with participle, ἐσπ. διδάσκων [Refs 5th c.BC+]; σ. ὅπως.. endeavour that.. , [Refs 4th c.BC+] in haste, hurriedly, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἐσπουδακώς eagerly, [Refs 4th c.BC+]

I. b with accusative et infinitive, σπουδάσαντες τοῦτ᾽ αὐτοῖς παραγενέσθαι [NT+5th c.BC+]

I.2. of persons, σ. πρός τινα pay him serious attention, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; σ. περί τινα to be anxious for his success, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; σ. τινί be a partisan or backer of, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; ἀπό τινος [Refs 2nd c.AD+]

I.3. to be serious or earnest, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; opposed to σκώπτειν καὶ κωμῳδεῖν, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἐσπούδακας, ὅτι ἐπελαβόμην ἐρεσχηλῶν σ; did you take it seriously, that I..? [Refs 1st c.BC+]; ἐσπουδάκατον they have worked hard, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; μάλα ἐσπουδακότι τῷ προσώπῳ with a very grave face, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

I.4. study, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; lecture, teach, [Refs]

II. transitive,

II.1. with accusative of things, do anything hastily or earnestly, be earnest about, τὸ αὑτοῦ [Refs 5th c.BC+]; opposed to παρέργοις χρῆσθαι, [Refs 5th c.BC+] —passive, σπουδάζεταί τι is zealously pursued, πᾶν ὅ τι σ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; χρήματα μετὰ πολλῆς δαπάνης σ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἡ κωμῳδία διὰ τὸ μὴ σπουδάζεσθαι.. ἔλαθεν because it was not taken up seriously, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; οὐ πάνυ σπουδάζεται ὑπ᾽ αὐτῶν is not much valued, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]: especially frequently in perfect participle, πᾶσα ἡ τοιαύτη σπουδὴ οὐκ ἐπὶ τούτοις ἐστὶν ἐσπουδασμένη [Refs 5th c.BC+]; προοίμια θαυμαστῶς ἐσπουδασμένα elaborately worked up, [Refs]; so τὰ μάλιστα ἐσπ. σῖτα καὶ ποτά the choicest, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τὰ ἐσπ., of writing tablets, the best quality, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; εἰ ταῦτ᾽ ἐσπουδασμένα ἐν γράμμασιν ἐτέθη if those pains were seriously bestowed on letters, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

II.2. passive, of persons, to be treated with respect, opposed to καταφρονεῖσθαι, [Refs]; to be courted, [Refs 1st c.BC+]; of women, [Refs 1st c.AD+]

II.2. b in LXX, trouble, disturb any one, [LXX]

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

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.), Gal.2:10, Eph.4:3, 1Th.2:17, 2Ti.2:15 4:9 4:21, Tit.3:12, Heb.4:11, 2Pe.1:10 3:14; with accusative and inf. (on this construction see Mayor in l; MM, xxiii), 2Pe.1:15 (for other constructions see LS, see word).† (AS)

Bible Occurrences (11)

2:10

4:3

2:17

2:15 4:9 4:21

3:12

4:11

1:10 1:15 3:14

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Study (4704) spoudazo

Be diligent (4704) (spoudazo form spoude = haste) conveys the idea hastening to do something with the implication of associated energy or with intense effort and motivation. It suggest zealous concentration and diligent effort. Spoudazo speaks of intensity of purpose followed by intensity of effort toward the realization of that purpose. Spoudazo is found 11 times in the (Gal; Ep; 1Th; 2Ti 3x; Titus; Heb; 2 Peter 3x) and is translated: diligent, 6; eager, 2; make every effort, 3. Note that Peter uses this verb and the corresponding noun (spoude) (Click for in depth study of spoude) more than any other NT book. Ask yourself "Why"? What is the problem looming on the "spiritual horizon"? Spoudazo is used in the papyri in such senses as “do your best, take care, hurry on the doing of something.” Spoudazo is marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application. The idea is give maximum effort, do your best, spare no effort, hurry on, be eager! Hasten to do a thing, exert yourself, endeavour to do it. It means not only to be willing to do with eagerness, but to follow through and make diligent effort. Give your utmost for His highest! In other words spoudazo does not stop with affecting one's state of mind, but also affects one's activity. Spoudazo conveys the idea of exertion. It means to be conscientious, zealous and earnest in discharging a duty or obligation. The verb speaks of intensity of purpose followed by intensity of effort toward the realization of that purpose. To be diligent is to exert steady, earnest, and energetic effort and suggests earnest application to some specific object or pursuit. The idea is careful and persevering in carrying out tasks or duties. It means to be assiduous (marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application). Spoudazo basically means to make haste, and from that come the meanings of zeal and diligence. One commentator describes it as a holy zeal that demands full dedication. Wuest says that spoudazo means "to make haste, do one’s best, take care, desire. The idea of making haste, being eager, giving diligence, and putting forth effort are in the word. The word speaks of intense effort and determination." (Wuest, K. S. Wuest's Word Studies from the Greek New Testament: Studies in the Vocabulary of the Greek New Testament: Grand Rapids: Eerdmans) Peter is saying I will be in a hurry, make haste, be in earnest, concentrate my energy on the achievement of the goal to stir you up. Peter knew that he would soon die, so he wanted to take care of his spiritual responsibilities before it was too late. You and I do not know when we will die, so we had better start being diligent today! Here are the 11 uses of spoudazo in the NT (click for context) Galatians 2:10 remember the poor-- the very thing I also was eager to do. Ephesians 4:3 (note) being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit 1Thessalonians 2:17 (note) were all the more eager with great desire to see your face. 2 Timothy 2:15 (note) Be diligent (aorist imperative) to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed handling accurately the word of truth 2 Timothy 4:9 (note) Make every effort (aorist imperative) to come to me soon; 2 Timothy 4:21 (note) Make every effort (aorist imperative) to come before winter. Titus 3:12 (note) Make every effort (aorist imperative) to come to me at Nicopolis, Hebrews 4:11 (note) Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, 2 Peter 1:10 (note) Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent (aorist imperative = Do this now! Command can convey a sense of urgency) to make certain about His calling (see klesis) and choosing (ekloge ~ election) you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; 2 Peter 1:15 (note) And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure 2 Peter 3:14 (note) Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent (aorist imperative) to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless "Copy and paste the address below into your web browser in order to go to the original page which will allow you to access live links related to the material on this page - these links include Scriptures (which can be read in context), Scripture pop-ups on mouse over, and a variety of related resources such as Bible dictionary articles, commentaries, sermon notes and theological journal articles related to the topic under discussion." http://www.preceptaustin.org/2_peter_115-18.htm#Be%20diligent

Galatians 2:10

[They] only [asked us] to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

Ephesians 4:3

[and] with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

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.

2 Timothy 2:15

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, [an] unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

2 Timothy 4:9

Make every effort to come to me quickly,

2 Timothy 4:21

Make every effort to come [ to me ] before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings..., as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.

Titus 3:12

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.

Hebrews 4:11

Let us, therefore, make every effort... to enter... that rest, so that no one will fall by [following] the same pattern of disobedience.