σπουδάσωμεν
spoudázō
let us be diligent
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.
Hebrews 4:11 · 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 AOR ACT SUBJ 1P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | let us be diligent |
| Literal | let-us-hasten |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σπουδάζω |
| Strong's | G4704 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4704-05
let us earnestly strive
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/decisive action), active voice, subjunctive mood, first person plural — hortatory "let us" form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active subjunctive, first person plural, functions hortatorily, expressing a collective call to decisive action. "Let us earnestly strive" preserves the root sense of eager, diligent exertion rather than mere speed. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
let us earnestly strive
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the exhortational force and the earnest intent of the Greek verb in this context. |