The Koine Bible
Greek Lexicon
SBL Greek New Testament lexicon
σπουδαῖος
| Lemma | σπουδαῖος |
|---|---|
| Citation form | σπουδαῖος, α, ον |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Gloss | diligent, earnest |
| Strong’s | G4705 |
| Transliteration | spoudaîos |
| Definition | prompt, energetic, earnest |
| KJV glosses | :--diligent. |
| Derivation | from |
| SBLGNT occurrences | 2 |
Forms and grammatical context
Each form is parsed from its actual MorphGNT occurrence; a form may have more than one analysis depending on context.
| Greek form | Grammar and occurrences |
|---|---|
| σπουδαῖον | adjective, accusative, singular, masculine (MorphGNT ----ASM-) — 2 Corinthians 8:22 |
| σπουδαιότερον | adjective, accusative, singular, masculine, comparative (MorphGNT ----ASMC) — 2 Corinthians 8:22 |
| σπουδαιότερος | adjective, nominative, singular, masculine, comparative (MorphGNT ----NSMC) — 2 Corinthians 8:17 |
Morphology
- adjective; MorphGNT ----ASM-
- adjective; MorphGNT ----ASMC
- adjective; MorphGNT ----NSMC
Occurrences
Septuagint occurrences
The same normalized Greek lemma occurs in the Rahlfs Septuagint: σπουδαιος.
Additional Greek lexicons
Compare the biblical entry for σπουδαῖος with classical and later Greek dictionaries collected by Logeion.