The meaning of “σπουδή”
Understanding spoudḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
business, (earnest) care(-fulness), diligence, forwardness, haste. - "speed", i.e. (by implication) despatch, eagerness,...
σπουδή
business, (earnest) care(-fulness), diligence, forwardness, haste. - "speed", i.e. (by implication) despatch, eagerness, earnestness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 6:25 | “And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.” Word: σπουδή (spoudḗ) | |
| Luke 1:39 | “And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;” Word: σπουδή (spoudḗ) | |
| Romans 12:11 | “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;” Word: σπουδή (spoudḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:7 | “Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.” Word: σπουδή (spoudḗ) | |
| Hebrews 6:11 | “And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:” Word: σπουδή (spoudḗ) |