Lexicon spoudaioterós: More diligent, more earnest, more zealous Original Word: σπουδαιότερος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance speedily Adverb from spoudaioteros; more speedily, i.e. Sooner than otherwise -- more carefully. see GREEK spoudaioteros HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4708 spoudaiotérōs – a comparative adverb (-er) meaning "more diligently" ("swifter"). See 4710 (spoudē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from spoudaioteros, another reading for spoudaiós, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word σπουδαῖος (spoudaios), which means "earnest" or "diligent."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for σπουδαιότερος, the concept of earnestness or diligence can be related to Hebrew terms such as חָרוּץ (charuts), meaning "diligent" or "industrious," and זָרִיז (zariz), meaning "quick" or "eager." These terms similarly convey a sense of zeal and commitment in one's actions. Usage: The term σπουδαιότερος is used in the New Testament to describe a heightened level of earnestness or diligence. It conveys a sense of increased zeal or urgency in one's actions or attitudes. Context: The Greek term σπουδαιότερος appears in the New Testament to emphasize a comparative degree of earnestness or diligence. It is used to describe individuals who exhibit a greater level of zeal or commitment in their endeavors. This term is often associated with a positive connotation, highlighting the virtue of being more dedicated or fervent in one's pursuits. Forms and Transliterations σπουδαιοτερως σπουδαιοτέρως spoudaioteros spoudaioterōs spoudaiotéros spoudaiotérōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Philippians 2:28 Adv-CGRK: σπουδαιοτέρως οὖν ἔπεμψα KJV: therefore the more carefully, that, INT: The more earnestly therefore I sent |