◄ 4710. spoudé ►
Strong's Lexicon spoudé: Diligence, earnestness, zeal, effort Original Word: σπουδή Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: spoudé Pronunciation: spoo-DAY Phonetic Spelling: (spoo-day') Definition: (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. Meaning: The term σπουδή generally conveys the idea of earnestness, diligence, zeal, or eagerness. It can refer to both a mental attitude and the corresponding actions that demonstrate commitment and effort. Word Origin: Derived from the verb σπεύδω (speudō), meaning "to hasten" or "to be eager." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for σπουδή, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as חָרוּץ (charuts), meaning "diligent" or "industrious," and זָרִיז (zariz), meaning "quick" or "eager." These terms capture the essence of earnestness and zeal found in σπουδή. Usage: In the New Testament, σπουδή is used to describe a fervent and diligent approach to tasks, responsibilities, or relationships. It often implies a sense of urgency and careful attention to detail. Context: The Greek word σπουδή appears in several New Testament passages, each highlighting the importance of earnestness and diligence in the Christian life. In Romans 12:8, Paul encourages believers to lead with diligence, emphasizing the need for earnest effort in leadership roles. In 2 Corinthians 7:11, σπουδή is used to describe the earnestness of the Corinthians in their repentance, showcasing a sincere and zealous response to correction. In Ephesians 4:3, Paul urges believers to be "diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace," illustrating the importance of earnest effort in maintaining harmony within the body of Christ. Similarly, in 2 Peter 1:5, believers are exhorted to "make every effort" to add to their faith, indicating the necessity of diligent growth in Christian virtues. The concept of σπουδή is integral to understanding the Christian call to live a life marked by zeal and commitment. It underscores the importance of not only having the right intentions but also following through with actions that reflect a deep commitment to God's purposes. HELPS Word-studies 4710 spoudḗ (from 4692 /speúdō, "move quickly, speed on") – properly, swiftness to show zealous diligence, i.e. one's "best" (full effort by making haste). For the believer, 4710 /spoudḗ ("speedy diligence") means quickly obeying what the Lord reveals is His priority. This elevates the better over the good – the more important over the important – and does so with earnest swiftness (intensity). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from speudó Definition haste, diligence NASB Translation diligence (4), earnestness (5), effort (1), hurry (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4710: σπουδή σπουδή, σπωδης, ἡ (σπεύδω (which see)), from Homer down; 1. haste: μετά σπουδῆς, with haste, Mark 6:25; Luke 1:39 (Wis. 19:2; Josephus, Antiquities 7, 9, 7; Herodian, 3, 4, 1; 6, 4, 3). 2. earnestness, diligence: universally, earnestness in accomplishing, promoting, or striving after anything, Romans 12:11; 2 Corinthians 7:11, 12; 2 Corinthians 8:7f; ἐν σπουδή, with diligence, Romans 12:8; σπουδήν ἐνδείκνυσθαι, Hebrews 6:11; πᾶσαν σπουδήν ποιεῖσθαι (see ποιέω, I. 3, p. 525{b} bottom), to give all diligence, interest oneself most earnestly, Jude 1:3; σπουδήν παρεισφέρειν, 2 Peter 1:5; ἡ σπουδή ὑπέρ τίνος, earnest care for one, 2 Corinthians 8:16 (περί τίνος (Demosthenes, 90, 10); Diodorus 1, 75). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance haste, diligence, forwardness From speudo; "speed", i.e. (by implication) despatch, eagerness, earnestness -- business, (earnest) care(-fulness), diligence, forwardness, haste. see GREEK speudo Forms and Transliterations σπουδη σπουδή σπουδῇ σπουδην σπουδήν σπουδὴν σπουδης σπουδής σπουδῆς spoude spoudē spoudêi spoudē̂i spouden spoudēn spoudḗn spoudḕn spoudes spoudês spoudēs spoudē̂s Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Mark 6:25 N-GFS GRK: εὐθὺς μετὰ σπουδῆς πρὸς τὸν NAS: she came in a hurry to the king KJV: straightway with haste unto the king, INT: immediately with haste to the Luke 1:39 N-GFS GRK: ὀρεινὴν μετὰ σπουδῆς εἰς πόλιν NAS: and went in a hurry to the hill country, KJV: with haste, into INT: hill country with haste to a town Romans 12:8 N-DFS GRK: προϊστάμενος ἐν σπουδῇ ὁ ἐλεῶν NAS: he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, KJV: with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, INT: takes the lead with earnestness he that shows mercy Romans 12:11 N-DFS GRK: τῇ σπουδῇ μὴ ὀκνηροί NAS: not lagging behind in diligence, fervent KJV: slothful in business; fervent INT: in earnestness not lazy 2 Corinthians 7:11 N-AFS GRK: κατειργάσατο ὑμῖν σπουδήν ἀλλὰ ἀπολογίαν NAS: what earnestness this KJV: what carefulness it wrought INT: it produced in you earnestness but [what] defense 2 Corinthians 7:12 N-AFS GRK: φανερωθῆναι τὴν σπουδὴν ὑμῶν τὴν NAS: of the one offended, but that your earnestness on our behalf KJV: that our care for you INT: being revealed the earnestness of you which [is] 2 Corinthians 8:7 N-DFS GRK: καὶ πάσῃ σπουδῇ καὶ τῇ NAS: and in all earnestness and in the love KJV: and [in] all diligence, and [in] your INT: and all earnestness and in the 2 Corinthians 8:8 N-GFS GRK: τῆς ἑτέρων σπουδῆς καὶ τὸ NAS: through the earnestness of others KJV: by occasion of the forwardness of others, INT: the of others earnestness and the 2 Corinthians 8:16 N-AFS GRK: τὴν αὐτὴν σπουδὴν ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν NAS: the same earnestness on your behalf KJV: the same earnest care into INT: the same earnestness for you Hebrews 6:11 N-AFS GRK: αὐτὴν ἐνδείκνυσθαι σπουδὴν πρὸς τὴν NAS: the same diligence so KJV: the same diligence to INT: same to show earnestness to the 2 Peter 1:5 N-AFS GRK: τοῦτο δὲ σπουδὴν πᾶσαν παρεισενέγκαντες NAS: all diligence, in your faith KJV: giving all diligence, add to INT: this however earnestness all having brought in besides Jude 1:3 N-AFS GRK: Ἀγαπητοί πᾶσαν σπουδὴν ποιούμενος γράφειν NAS: every effort to write KJV: all diligence to write INT: Beloved all earnestness using to write Strong's Greek 4710 12 Occurrences σπουδῇ — 3 Occ. σπουδήν — 6 Occ. σπουδῆς — 3 Occ.