Strong's Lexicon spoudaios: Diligent, earnest, zealous, eager Original Word: σπουδαῖος 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 "spoudaios," the concept of diligence and zeal can be found in Hebrew words like חָרוּץ (charuts), meaning diligent or sharp, and קִנְאָה (qin'ah), meaning zeal or jealousy. Usage: The Greek adjective "spoudaios" conveys a sense of earnestness, diligence, or zeal. It describes a person who is serious and committed in their efforts or pursuits. In the New Testament, it often refers to the attitude and approach of believers in their faith and service to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, virtues such as diligence and earnestness were highly valued, especially in philosophical and educational contexts. The concept of "spoudaios" would have resonated with early Christians as they sought to live out their faith in a society that prized dedication and hard work. The term underscores the importance of being proactive and committed in one's spiritual journey. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4705 spoudaíos (an adjective) – earnestly diligent (living "wide-open, full-throttle"). See 4710 (spoudē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom spoudé Definition hasty, eager, diligent NASB Translation diligent (2), earnest (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4705: σπουδαῖοςσπουδαῖος, 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance diligent. From spoude; prompt, energetic, earnest -- diligent. see GREEK spoude Forms and Transliterations σπουδαία σπουδαιον σπουδαίον σπουδαῖον σπουδαιοτερον σπουδαιότερον σπουδαιοτερος σπουδαιότερος spoudaion spoudaîon spoudaioteron spoudaióteron spoudaioteros spoudaióterosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 8:17 Adj-NMS-CGRK: 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 2 Corinthians 8:22 Adv Strong's Greek 4705 |
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