σπουδάζω (spoudazō) means “be eager” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: spoo-dad'-zo Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
σπουδάζω · spoudazō · be eager
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)
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I hasten, am eager, am zealous.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| make every effort | 5 |
| and with diligence | 1 |
| i was eager | 1 |
| i will make every effort to ensure | 1 |
| let us therefore make every effort | 1 |
| strive | 1 |
| was even more intense | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| do thy diligence | 2 |
| be diligent | 1 |
| be diligent that | 1 |
| endeavoured | 1 |
| endeavouring | 1 |
| give diligence | 1 |
| i | 1 |
| i will endeavour that | 1 |
| let us labour | 1 |
| study | 1 |
| was forward | 1 |
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They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
Read word by wordand with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Read word by wordBrothers, 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.
Read word by wordMake every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
Read word by wordMake every effort to come to me quickly,
Read word by wordMake every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
Read word by wordAs 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.
Read word by wordLet us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.
Read word by wordTherefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
Read word by wordAnd I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
Read word by wordTherefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
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