4705. spoudaios

Lexicon

spoudaios: Diligent, earnest, zealous, eager

Original Word: σπουδαῖος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: spoudaios
Pronunciation: spoo-dah'-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (spoo-dah'-yos)
Definition: Diligent, earnest, zealous, eager
Meaning: diligent, earnest, zealous, eager.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

diligent.

From spoude; prompt, energetic, earnest -- diligent.

see GREEK spoude

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4705 spoudaíos (an adjective) – earnestly diligent (living "wide-open, full-throttle"). See 4710 (spoudē).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from spoudé
Definition
hasty, eager, diligent
NASB Translation
diligent (2), earnest (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4705: σπουδαῖος

σπουδαῖος, σπουδαῖα, σπουδαῖον (σπουδή), from Herodotus down, active, diligent, zealous, earliest: ἐν τίνι, 2 Corinthians 8:22; comparitive σπουδαιότερος, 2 Corinthians 8:17 (Winers Grammar, 242f (227)), 22 (Winers Grammar, § 35, 1); neuter as adverb (Latinstudiosius), very diligently (cf. Buttmann, § 123, 10), 2 Timothy 1:17 R G.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb σπουδάζω (spoudazō), meaning "to hasten, to be eager, to be diligent."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for σπουδαῖος, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey diligence and earnestness, such as:
• Strong's Hebrew 2742: חָרוּץ (charuts) • meaning "diligent" or "industrious."
• Strong's Hebrew 4106: מָהִיר (mahir) • meaning "quick" or "skillful," often implying diligence.

These Hebrew terms, like σπουδαῖος, emphasize the importance of a committed and earnest approach to one's duties and responsibilities.

Usage: The term σπουδαῖος is used in the New Testament to describe a person or action characterized by earnestness or diligence. It is often associated with a sense of responsibility and commitment to a task or duty.

Context: • The term σπουδαῖος appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the importance of being earnest and diligent in one's endeavors, particularly in spiritual or communal responsibilities. It reflects a mindset that prioritizes dedication and seriousness in fulfilling one's duties.
• In 2 Corinthians 8:17, the Apostle Paul uses the term to describe Titus, who was not only willing to go to Corinth but was also "very earnest" in his efforts: "For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative."
• The use of σπουδαῖος underscores the value placed on a committed and proactive approach to ministry and service within the early Christian community. It highlights the importance of being zealous and earnest in the pursuit of spiritual goals and the execution of one's responsibilities.
• The concept of σπουδαῖος aligns with broader biblical themes of diligence and faithfulness, encouraging believers to approach their spiritual lives with seriousness and dedication.

Forms and Transliterations

σπουδαία σπουδαιον σπουδαίον σπουδαῖον σπουδαιοτερον σπουδαιότερον σπουδαιοτερος σπουδαιότερος spoudaion spoudaîon spoudaioteron spoudaióteron spoudaioteros spoudaióteros

Englishman's Concordance

2 Corinthians 8:17 Adj-NMS-C
GRK: παράκλησιν ἐδέξατο σπουδαιότερος δὲ ὑπάρχων
NAS: himself very earnest, he has gone
INT: exhortation he received more earnest moreover being

2 Corinthians 8:22 Adj-AMS
GRK: πολλοῖς πολλάκις σπουδαῖον ὄντα νυνὶ
NAS: and found diligent in many
KJV: proved diligent in
INT: many things often earnest to be now

2 Corinthians 8:22 Adv
GRK: δὲ πολὺ σπουδαιότερον πεποιθήσει πολλῇ
INT: moreover much more earnest by the confidence great

Strong's Greek 4705
3 Occurrences

σπουδαῖον — 1 Occ.
σπουδαιότερον — 1 Occ.
σπουδαιότερος — 1 Occ.