σπουδάσω
spoudázō
I will make every effort
to make haste, to be zealous or eager in pursuing a course of action; to apply oneself earnestly or diligently. The term emphasizes exertion of effort, eagerness, and focused intent, especially in fulfilling a responsibility, executing a task, or striving to reach a goal. In various contexts, it may refer simply to hurrying, but more often highlights the dimension of energetic or purposeful commitment rather than mere speed.
2 Peter 1:15 · Word #1
Lexicon G4704
| Lemma | σπουδάζω |
| Transliteration | spoudázō |
| Strong's | G4704 |
| Definition | to make haste, to be zealous or eager in pursuing a course of action; to apply oneself earnestly or diligently. The term emphasizes exertion of effort, eagerness, and focused intent, especially in fulfilling a responsibility, executing a task, or striving to reach a goal. In various contexts, it may refer simply to hurrying, but more often highlights the dimension of energetic or purposeful commitment rather than mere speed. |
Morphology V FUT ACT IND 1P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | FUT — Future — Action expected to happen |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | I will make every effort |
| Literal | I-will-endeavor |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σπουδάζω |
| Strong's | G4704 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4704-04
I will earnestly strive
| Morphological Notes | Verb; future tense, active voice, indicative mood, 1st person singular — a simple future declaration of personal, intentional action. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Earnestly strive" reflects the root idea of zealous, diligent exertion rather than mere speed. The future active indicative, first person singular, is conveyed by "I will," expressing a forthcoming, intentional action by the speaker. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
I will earnestly strive
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 captures the contextual sense of intentional, zealous effort per the definition and context. No change needed. |