σπεύδω
speúdō
“to "speed" ("study"), i.e. urge on (diligently or earnestly); by implication, to await eagerly”
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Definition
From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary
Strong’s Definition
to "speed" ("study"), i.e. urge on (diligently or earnestly); by implication, to await eagerly
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
trans. to urge on, impel, quicken; to quicken in idea, to be eager for the arrival of, 2 Pet. 3:12; intrans. to hasten, make haste, Acts 20:16; 22:18; the part. has the force of an adverb, quickly, hastily, Lk. 2:16; 19:5, 6*
Translated in KJV as
(make, with) haste unto
Etymology
probably strengthened from G4228 (πούς);
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