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  "type": "word",
  "id": "G4704",
  "lemma": "σπουδάζω",
  "transliteration": "spoudázō",
  "definition": "to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest",
  "kjv": "do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, study",
  "occurrences": 21,
  "language": "Greek",
  "builtFrom": [
    {
      "id": "G4710",
      "lemma": "σπουδή",
      "transliteration": "spoudḗ",
      "meaning": "\"speed\"",
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    }
  ],
  "brownDriverBriggs": [],
  "whereItOccurs": [
    {
      "reference": "Galatians 2:10",
      "text": "They only asked us to remember the poor—which very thing I was also zealous to do.",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/besorah/galatians/2?v=10"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Ephesians 4:3",
      "text": "being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/besorah/ephesians/4?v=3"
    },
    {
      "reference": "1 Thessalonians 2:17",
      "text": "But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-thessalonians/2?v=17"
    },
    {
      "reference": "2 Timothy 2:15",
      "text": "Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-timothy/2?v=15"
    },
    {
      "reference": "2 Timothy 4:9",
      "text": "Be diligent to come to me soon,",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-timothy/4?v=9"
    },
    {
      "reference": "2 Timothy 4:21",
      "text": "Be diligent to come before winter. Eubulus salutes you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-timothy/4?v=21"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Titus 3:12",
      "text": "When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/besorah/titus/3?v=12"
    },
    {
      "reference": "Hebrews 4:11",
      "text": "Let’s therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience.",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/besorah/hebrews/4?v=11"
    },
    {
      "reference": "2 Peter 1:10",
      "text": "Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will…",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-peter/1?v=10"
    },
    {
      "reference": "2 Peter 1:15",
      "text": "Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.",
      "url": "https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-peter/1?v=15"
    }
  ],
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  "credit": "Besorah (https://besorah.bible). Texts and word data are open; terms and licences:",
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  "credits": "https://besorah.bible/about/credits.html"
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