Eager
σπουδαῖοςStrong’s G4705spoudaios
Appears in 2 verses of the New Testament
In short
Spoudaios is the Greek word usually translated “earnest” and “very earnest”. It appears in 2 verses of the New Testament.
“For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.”
Meaning
Usually translated “earnest” and “very earnest”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- earnest 2
- very earnest 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- 2 Corinthians 2
1 book in all.
Greek dictionary
σπουδαῖος spoudaios · eager
σπουδαῖος, -α, -ον (σπουδή), [in LXX: Eze.41:25 * ;] in haste; hence, zealous, eager, diligent, earnest: before ἐν, 2Co.8:22; compar., -οτεροσς 2Co.8:17 (here in superl. sense, see Bl., § 44, 3) 2Co.8:22.† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
How the English word “eager” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.
E'AGER, adjective
[Latin acer, fierce, brisk, sharp, sour; acus, Eng.edge.]
- Excited by ardent desire in the pursuit of any object; ardent to pursue, perform or obtain; inflamed by desire; ardently wishing or longing.
- Ardent; vehement; impetuous; as eager spirits; eager zeal; eager clamors.
- Sharp; sour; acid; as eager droppings into milk. [Little used.]
- Sharp; keen; biting; severe; as eager air; eager cold. [Little used.]
All definitions
- Brittle; inflexible; not ductile; as, the gold is too eager [Local.]
Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.