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 · σπεύσαντεςThey came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.Luke 19:5 · σπεύσαςWhen Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him, and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house.”Luke 19:6 · σπεύσαςHe hurried, 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 in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.Acts 22:18 · σπεῦσονand saw him saying to me, ‘Hurry and get out of Jerusalem quickly, because they will not receive testimony concerning me from you.’2 Peter 3:12 · σπεύδονταςlooking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God, which will cause the burning heavens to be dissolved, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?