# G4710 ## Gary’s Bible Definition - ## Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - spoudé (spoo-day') ## Strong's Definition & Usage - Definition: haste, diligence - Usage:  - (a) speed, haste - (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm ## Part of Speech - Noun ## BSB Translation - ## NASB Translation - earnestness (5) - diligence (4) - hurry (2) - effort (1) ## NASB Word Origin - from [[speudó|G4692]] ## Occurrences - 12 ## Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_4710.htm ## BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/4710.htm ## Helps Word Studies - G4710 spoudḗ (from G4692 /speúdō, "move quickly, speed on") – properly, swiftness to show zealous diligence, i.e. one's "best" (full effort by making haste). - For the believer, G4710 /spoudḗ ("speedy diligence") means quickly obeying what the Lord reveals is His priority. This elevates the better over the good – the more important over the important – and does so with earnest swiftness (intensity). ## Blue Letter Bible - Outline - ## Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - ## Blue Letter Bible - Vines - ## Transliteration Details - ## Date - Initial - 2020.09.10 - Revised - 2024.11.03