σπεύδω [in LXX chiefly for מָהַר pi., also for בָּהַל pi., hi., etc. ;] 1. most frequently intrans., to hasten: with inf. (as frequently in cl.), Act.20:16; ptcp. with indic., Luk.2:16; with imperat., Luk.19:5-6; σπεῦσον κ. ἔξελθε, Act.22:18 2. Trans., with accusative; (a) to hasten, urge on, accelerate (as Hom., Od., xix, 137; Eur., Med., 152; Sir.33:8 (Sir.36:8): 2Pe.3:12, R, mg. (cf. Mayor and ICC, in l, but see infr.); (b) to desire eagerly (find., Pyth., iii, 110; Eur., Suppl., 161; Isa 165): 2Pe, l.with, R, txt. (but see supr.).† (AS)
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G4692 — σπεύδω
speudō · to hasten · Greek
6 tagged verse occurrences
Luke 2:16 · σπεύσαντεςAnd they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.Luke 19:5 · σπεύσαςAnd when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to-day I must abide at thy house.Luke 19:6 · σπεύσαςAnd he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.Acts 20:16 · ἔσπευδενFor Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.Acts 22:18 · σπεῦσονand saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem; because they will not receive of thee testimony concerning me.2 Peter 3:12 · σπεύδονταςlooking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God, by reason of which the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?