diligent

Found 15 times in the King James Bible

H2742 Hebrew
G4704 Greek

English Definition

properly, incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing-sledge (having sharp teeth); (figuratively) determination; also eager

ע Hebrew (Old Testament)

Original Script

חֲרוּץ

Transliteration

chărûwts

Strong's Reference H2742

Ω Greek (New Testament)

Original Script

σπουδάζω

Transliteration

nâçaʻ

Strong's Reference G4704
Greek Meaning

properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney

"Diligent" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H2742, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G4704. Context determines which original word is being used.

Occurrences in Scripture

Deuteronomy 19:18 Old Testament

judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold,

Joshua 22:5 Old Testament

But take diligent heed to do

Psalm 64:6 Old Testament

they accomplish a diligent search: both the

Psalm 77:6 Old Testament

my spirit made diligent search.

Proverbs 10:4 Old Testament

hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Proverbs 12:24 Old Testament

hand of the diligent shall bear rule:

Proverbs 12:27 Old Testament

substance of a diligent man is precious.

Proverbs 13:4 Old Testament

soul of the diligent shall be made

Proverbs 21:5 Old Testament

thoughts of the diligent tend only to

Proverbs 22:29 Old Testament

thou a man diligent in his business?

Proverbs 27:23 Old Testament

Be thou diligent to know the

2 Corinthians 8:22 New Testament

have oftentimes proved diligent in many things,

2 Corinthians 8:22 New Testament

now much more diligent, upon the great

Titus 3:12 New Testament

or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto

2 Peter 3:14 New Testament

such things, be diligent that ye may

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