Greek · G4705 · unreviewed

σπουδαῖος

Prompt, energetic, earnest

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σπουδαῖος G4705
Pronunciation spoudaîos

What does σπουδαῖος (spoudaîos) mean in the Bible?

σπουδαῖος (spoudaîos) is a Greek word meaning "prompt, energetic, earnest". σπουδαῖος, -α, -ον (σπουδή), [in LXX: Eze.

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Meaning

prompt, energetic, earnest
Extended definition

(σπουδή), [in LXX: Eze.41:25 * ;] in haste; hence, zealous, eager, diligent, earnest: before ἐν, 2Co.8:22; compar., -οτεροσς 2Co.8:17 (here in superl. sense, see Bl., § 44, 3) 2Co.8:22.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine 2 Cor 8:17
Accusative · Singular · Masculine 2 Cor 8:22
Accusative · Singular · Masculine 2 Cor 8:22
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