# G4709 σπουδαίως

σπουδαίως (spoudaíōs), Strong’s G4709: earnestly, promptly KJV: diligently, instantly. Occurs 4 times.

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*spoudaíōs* — earnestly, promptly

KJV: diligently, instantly

Derived from [σπουδαῖος spoudaîos](https://besorah.bible/word/G4705) (prompt, energetic, earnest)

Occurs 4 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Luke 7:4](https://besorah.bible/besorah/luke/7?v=4) — When they came to Yeshua, they begged him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for you to do this for him,
- [2 Timothy 1:17](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-timothy/1?v=17) — but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently and found me
- [Titus 3:13](https://besorah.bible/besorah/titus/3?v=13) — Send Zenas the Torah scholar and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
- [Wisdom of Solomon 2:6](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/wisdom-of-solomon/2?v=6) — “Come therefore and let’s enjoy the good things that exist. Let’s use the creation earnestly as in our youth.