σπουδάζω; future
σπουδάσω (a later form for the early
σπουδάσομαι, cf.
Krüger, § 40, under the word, vol. i, p. 190;
Buttmann, 53 (46); (
Winers Grammar, 89 (85);
Veitch, under the word)); 1 aorist
ἐσπούδασα; (
σπουδή, which see); from
Sophocles and
Aristophanes down;
a. to hasten, make haste: followed by an infinitive (cf.
σπεύδω, 1),
2 Timothy 4:9, 21; Titus 3:12 (others refer these examples to b.; but cf. Holtzmann's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:15).
b. to exert oneself, endeavor, give difference: followed by an infinitive, Galatians 2:10; Ephesians 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 2:17; 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 4:11; 2 Peter 1:10; 2 Peter 3:14; followed by an accusative with an infinitive 2 Peter 1:15.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's
- Galatians
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2:10
- Ephesians
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4:3
- 1 Thessalonians
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2:17
- 2 Timothy
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2:15; 2:15; 4:9; 4:21
- Titus
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3:12
- Hebrews
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4:11
- 2 Peter
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1:10; 1:15; 3:14
