Strong's Lexicon
G4709
G4709 — σπουδαίως
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G4709 |
|---|---|
| Word: | σπουδαίως |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Etymology: | adverb from G4705 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 3 |
| Transliteration: | spoudaios |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | spou-dai'-oce |
| Meaning: | 1. earnestly, promptly |
| KJV Renderings: | diligently, instantly |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
σπουδαίως, adverb of the preceding;
a. hastily, with haste: comparitive σπουδαιοτέρως (cf. Buttmann, 69 (61); Winer’s Grammar, § 11, 2 c.), Php 2:28 (Winers Grammar, 243 (228)).
b. diligently: 2Ti 1:17 L T Tr WH; Tit 3:13; earnestly, Luk 7:4.
Other Resources
Englishman's Greek Concordance
σπουδαίωσ (diligently)
Luke 7:4
- KJV: And when they came to Jesus they besought him instantly saying That he was worthy for whom he should do this
- GK: οι δε παραγενόμενοι προς τον Ιησούν παρεκάλουν αυτόν σπουδαίως λέγοντες ότι άξιός εστιν ω παρέξει τούτο
Titus 3:13
- KJV: Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently that nothing be wanting unto them
- GK: Ζηνάν τον νομικόν και Απολλώ σπουδαίως πρόπεμψον ίνα μηδέν αυτοίς λείπη