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In a biblical context, it often implies a wholehearted commitment to seeking God, obeying His commandments, and living according to His will. The Hebrew and Greek words translated as "diligently" in the Bible convey a sense of earnestness, zeal, and attentiveness. Biblical Usage: The concept of diligence is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of earnestness in spiritual and practical matters. It is often associated with seeking God, obeying His laws, and performing one's duties with integrity and perseverance. Old Testament References: 1. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5-7</a> : "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." Here, diligence is connected with the teaching and transmission of God's commandments to the next generation, highlighting the importance of consistent and earnest instruction. 2. <a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> : "Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life." This verse underscores the necessity of diligently protecting one's heart, as it is the source of life and influences one's actions and thoughts. 3. <a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm">Proverbs 12:24</a> : "The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor." This proverb contrasts the outcomes of diligence and laziness, suggesting that diligent work leads to leadership and success. New Testament References: 1. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> : "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." The term "earnestly" here is synonymous with diligently, indicating that God rewards those who sincerely and persistently seek Him. 2. <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">2 Peter 1:5-7</a> : "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love." The phrase "make every effort" reflects the call to diligently pursue spiritual growth and maturity. 3. <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">2 Timothy 2:15</a> : "Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth." This verse encourages believers to diligently study and apply God's Word, ensuring they are rightly dividing the truth. Theological Significance: Diligence is a virtue that reflects a believer's commitment to God and His purposes. It is an expression of faith and obedience, demonstrating a desire to live in accordance with God's will. Diligence in spiritual matters is essential for growth, maturity, and effective service in God's kingdom. It involves a proactive and intentional approach to one's relationship with God, characterized by consistent prayer, study of Scripture, and application of biblical principles. Practical Application: Believers are called to be diligent in various aspects of their lives, including their spiritual walk, work, relationships, and ministry. This involves prioritizing time with God, being faithful in prayer and Bible study, and actively serving others. Diligence also requires perseverance in the face of challenges and a commitment to excellence in all endeavors, reflecting the character of Christ.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(adv.) In a diligent manner; not carelessly; not negligently; with industry or assiduity.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div>DILIGENCE; DILIGENT; DILIGENTLYdil'-i-jens, dil'-i-jent-li: This word is used in various senses in our English Bibles. 1. In the Old Testament: In <a href="/ezra/5-8.htm">Ezra 5:8</a>, "with diligence" means "with care"; in <a href="/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12</a>; <a href="/ezra/7-17.htm">Ezra 7:17</a>, "with speed," "speedily"; in <a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> "watchfulness"; in <a href="/deuteronomy/4-9.htm">Deuteronomy 4:9</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/6-17.htm">Deuteronomy 6:17</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/19-18.htm">Deuteronomy 19:18</a> <a href="/psalms/77-6.htm">Psalm 77:6</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-23.htm">Proverbs 27:23</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-2.htm">Isaiah 55:2</a> <a href="/micah/7-3.htm">Micah 7:3</a>, "with care," "scrupulously," "earnestly." Sometimes it means "early" "with haste" (<a href="/job/8-5.htm">Job 8:5</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-17.htm">Proverbs 8:17</a>). It may mean "industrious," "exacting" (<a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Proverbs 10:4</a>; <a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm">Proverbs 12:27</a>; <a href="/proverbs/22-29.htm">Proverbs 22:29</a>). 2. In the New Testament: The American revisers have rendered "diligence" for various words in the King James Version, e.g. for "business" in <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a>; "giving diligence" for "endeavoring" (<a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3</a>); "give diligence" for "study" (<a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">2 Timothy 2:15</a>,), for "labor" (<a href="/hebrews/4-11.htm">Hebrews 4:11</a>); "diligently" for "carefully" (<a href="/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-17.htm">Hebrews 12:17</a>); "be diligent in" for "meditate upon" (<a href="/1_timothy/4-15.htm">1 Timothy 4:15</a>). It is well also to remember that the Old English meaning of diligence is "with love," from diligo, "to love." G. H. Geberding<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4709.htm">4709. spoudaios -- with haste, diligently</a> ... with haste, diligently. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: spoudaios Phonetic Spelling: (spoo-dah'-yoce) Short Definition: diligently, earnestly Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4709.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4706.htm">4706. spoudaioteron -- diligently, promptly</a> ... diligently, promptly. Part of Speech: Adverb, Comparative Transliteration: spoudaioteron Phonetic Spelling: (spoo-dah-yot'-er-on) Short Definition: more ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4706.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1830.htm">1830. exeraunao -- to search out</a> ... to search out. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: exeraunao Phonetic Spelling: (ex-er-yoo-nah'-o) Short Definition: I search diligently, examine carefully ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1830.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1960.htm">1960. epimelos -- carefully</a> ... carefully. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: epimelos Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-mel-oce') Short Definition: carefully, diligently Definition: carefully ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1960.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/198.htm">198. akriboo -- exact, precise</a> ... inquire with exactness. Cognate: 198 -- to know accurately; inquire diligently. See 199 (). enquire diligently. From the same ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/198.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1983.htm">1983. episkopeo -- to look upon, fig. to care for</a> ... look diligently, take the oversight. From epi and skopeo; to oversee; by implication, to beware -- look diligently, take the oversight. see GREEK epi. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1983.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2045.htm">2045. ereunao -- search.</a> ... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ereunao Phonetic Spelling: (er-yoo-nah'-o) Short Definition: I search diligently Definition: I search diligently, examine ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2045.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1567.htm">1567. ekzeteo -- to seek out, demand, inquire</a> ... the seeker. This seeking is only as valuable (viable) as the motive which drives it. enquire, seek after diligently. From ek and ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1567.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/199.htm">199. akribos -- with exactness</a> ... circumspectly, diligently, perfectly. Adverb from the same as akribestatos; exactly -- circumspectly, diligently, perfect(-ly). see GREEK akribestatos. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/199.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4708.htm">4708. spoudaioteros -- speedily</a> ... spoudaioteros Phonetic Spelling: (spoo-dah-yot-er'-oce) Short Definition: more earnestly, more carefully Definition: more earnestly, diligently, zealously. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4708.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7836.htm">7836. shachar -- to look early or diligently for</a> ... 7835, 7836. shachar. 7837 . to look early or diligently for. Transliteration: shachar Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-khar') Short Definition: seek. ... /hebrew/7836.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8150.htm">8150. shanan -- to whet, sharpen</a> ... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to whet, sharpen NASB Word Usage pierced (1), sharp (4), sharpen (2), sharpened (1), teach them diligently (1). ... /hebrew/8150.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/995.htm">995. bin -- to discern</a> ... root Definition to discern NASB Word Usage acted wisely (1), cared (1), clever (1), consider (8), consider carefully (1), considers (1), diligently consider (1 ... /hebrew/995.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm">3966. meod -- muchness, force, abundance</a> ... muchness, force, abundance NASB Word Usage abundantly (1), all (1), almost (1), badly (3), carefully (1), closely (1), diligent (1), diligently (3), enough (1 ... /hebrew/3966.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/5172.htm">5172. nachash -- to practice divination, observe signs</a> ... certainly, divine, enchanter, use enchantment, learn by experience, diligently observe. A primitive root; properly, to hiss, ie Whisper ... /hebrew/5172.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm">1875. darash -- to resort to, seek</a> ... ask, at all, care for, diligently, inquire, make inquisition, question,. A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually ... /hebrew/1875.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/629.htm">629. osparna -- thoroughly, with (all) diligence</a> ... Word Origin (Aramaic) of foreign origin Definition thoroughly, with (all) diligence NASB Word Usage all diligence (2), diligently (2), full (1), great care (1 ... /hebrew/629.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm">8085. shama -- to hear</a> ... root Definition to hear NASB Word Usage announce (2), announced (3), announces (3), completely (1), comprehends (1), diligently (1), discern (1), disregarded ... /hebrew/8085.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/7182.htm">7182. qesheb -- attentiveness</a> ... diligently, hearing, much heed, that regarded. From qashab; a hearkening -- X diligently, hearing, much heed, that regarded. see HEBREW qashab. 7181, 7182. ... /hebrew/7182.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/149.htm">149. adrazda -- correctly, exactly</a> ... diligently. (Aramaic) probably of Persian origin; quickly or carefully -- diligently. 148, 149. adrazda. 150 . Strong's Numbers. /hebrew/149.htm - 5k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/baxter/the_saints_everlasting_rest/chapter_vii_the_necessity_of.htm">The Necessity of Diligently Seeking the Saints' Rest.</a> ... THE NECESSITY OF DILIGENTLY SEEKING THE SAINTS' REST. ... Can he desire them too earnestly, or love them too strongly, or labor for them too diligently? ... /.../baxter/the saints everlasting rest/chapter vii the necessity of.htm<a href="/library/arminius/the_works_of_james_arminius_vol_2/certain_articles_to_be_diligently.htm">Certain Articles to be Diligently Examined and Weighed. Because ...</a> ... FIFTH PART CERTAIN ARTICLES TO BE DILIGENTLY EXAMINED AND WEIGHED. BECAUSE SOME CONTROVERSY HAS ARISEN CONCERNING THEM AMONG EVEN ... /.../the works of james arminius vol 2/certain articles to be diligently.htm<a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_of_saint_augustine/chapter_xii_i_began_then.htm">I Began Then Diligently to Practise that for which I came to Rome. ...</a> ... Book V Chapter XII I began then diligently to practise that for which I came to Rome? I began then diligently to practise that ... /.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xii i began then.htm<a href="/library/simpson/days_of_heaven_upon_earth_/december_2_looking_diligently_lest.htm">December 2. "Looking Diligently Lest any Man Fail" (Heb. xii. 15).</a> ... DECEMBER 2. "Looking diligently lest any man fail" (Heb. xii. 15). "Looking diligently lest any man fail" (Hebrews 12:15). It ... /.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /december 2 looking diligently lest.htm<a href="/library/simpson/days_of_heaven_upon_earth_/july_30_if_thou_wilt.htm">July 30. "If Thou Wilt Diligently Hearken unto the Voice of the ...</a> ... JULY 30. "If thou wilt diligently hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God and wilt keep all His statutes" (Ex. xv. 26). "If thou ... /.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /july 30 if thou wilt.htm<a href="/library/augustine/on_christian_doctrine_in_four_books/chapter_1_the_man_who.htm">The Man who Fears God Seeks Diligently in Holy Scripture for a ...</a> ... Book 3 Chapter 1. The man who fears God seeks diligently in Holy Scripture for a knowledge of? 1. The man who fears God seeks ... /.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 1 the man who.htm<a href="/library/irenaeus/against_heresies/chapter_xxxiii_whosoever_confesses_that_one.htm">Whosoever Confesses that one God is the Author of Both Testaments ...</a> ... Against Heresies: Book IV Chapter XXXIII."Whosoever confesses that one God is the author of both Testaments, and diligently reads the Scriptures in company ... /.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxxiii whosoever confesses that one.htm<a href="/library/pamphilius/church_history/chapter_iii_while_still_very_young.htm">While Still Very Young, He Taught Diligently the Word of Christ.</a> ... Book VI. Chapter III."While still very Young, he taught diligently the Word of Christ. 1. But while he was lecturing in the school ... /.../pamphilius/church history/chapter iii while still very young.htm<a href="/library/murray/working_for_god/xvii_women_adorned_with_good.htm">Women Adorned with Good Work</a> ... reported of for good works; . . . if she hath diligently followed every good work." 1:Tim.2:10, 5:9, 10 In the three Pastoral Epistles ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/murray/working for god/xvii women adorned with good.htm<a href="/library/moody/to_the_work_to_the_work/chapter_iii_faith_and_courage.htm">Faith and Courage.</a> ... "For he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." That is addressed to us who are Christians as ... /.../moody/to the work to the work/chapter iii faith and courage.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/diligently.htm">Diligently (85 Occurrences)</a> ... DILIGENCE; DILIGENT; DILIGENTLY. dil'-i-jens, dil'-i-jent-li: This word is used in various senses in our English Bibles. ...Diligently (85 Occurrences). ... /d/diligently.htm - 34k<a href="/topical/c/carefully.htm">Carefully (76 Occurrences)</a> ... absolute with the finite verb is rendered "carefully" in, "Thou shalt carefully hearken" (literally "hearing, thou shalt hear," "diligently hearken" the ... /c/carefully.htm - 31k<a href="/topical/s/searched.htm">Searched (71 Occurrences)</a> ... 1 Peter 1:10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY ... /s/searched.htm - 27k<a href="/topical/e/enquired.htm">Enquired (12 Occurrences)</a> ... Enquired (12 Occurrences). Matthew 2:7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. (KJV). ... /e/enquired.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/d/diligent.htm">Diligent (33 Occurrences)</a> ... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. DILIGENCE; DILIGENT; DILIGENTLY. ... I consider in my own heart; my spirit diligently inquires: (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). ... /d/diligent.htm - 18k<a href="/topical/d/diligence.htm">Diligence (31 Occurrences)</a> ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. DILIGENCE; DILIGENT; DILIGENTLY. dil'-i-jens, dil'-i-jent-li: This word is used in various senses in our English Bibles. ... /d/diligence.htm - 18k<a href="/topical/s/sought.htm">Sought (199 Occurrences)</a> ... sincere faith. (WEY). 2 Timothy 1:17 but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Hebrews 8 ... /s/sought.htm - 37k<a href="/topical/t/thoroughly.htm">Thoroughly (48 Occurrences)</a> ... Deuteronomy 13:14 then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is ... /t/thoroughly.htm - 20k<a href="/topical/c/commanding.htm">Commanding (79 Occurrences)</a> ... Deuteronomy 11:13 And it hath been -- if thou hearken diligently unto My commands which I am commanding you to-day, to love Jehovah your God, and to serve Him ... /c/commanding.htm - 31k<a href="/topical/o/obediently.htm">Obediently (2 Occurrences)</a> ... Deuteronomy 11:13 It shall happen, if you shall listen diligently to my commandments which I command you this day, to love Yahweh your God, and to serve him ... /o/obediently.htm - 7k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-diligence.html">What does the Bible say about diligence? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Alpha-Course.html">What is the Alpha Course? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/articles-of-faith.html">What are articles of faith? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/diligently.htm">Diligently: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Diligently (85 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/2-7.htm">Matthew 2:7</a> Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. (KJV WBS)<a href="/matthew/2-8.htm">Matthew 2:8</a> He sent them to Bethlehem, and said, "Go and search diligently for the young child. When you have found him, bring me word, so that I also may come and worship him." (WEB KJV WBS RSV)<a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Matthew 2:16</a> Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. (KJV WBS)<a href="/mark/7-3.htm">Mark 7:3</a> (For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands diligently, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders; (WEY BBE)<a href="/luke/7-4.htm">Luke 7:4</a> But they, being come to Jesus, besought him diligently, saying, He is worthy to whom thou shouldest grant this, (DBY)<a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Luke 12:58</a> For when you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, try diligently on the way to be released from him, lest perhaps he drag you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison. (WEB)<a href="/luke/15-8.htm">Luke 15:8</a> Or what woman, if she had ten drachma coins, if she lost one drachma coin, wouldn't light a lamp, sweep the house, and seek diligently until she found it? (WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV)<a href="/acts/18-25.htm">Acts 18:25</a> This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. (KJV WBS)<a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a> or he who is exhorting -- 'In the exhortation!' he who is sharing -- 'In simplicity!' he who is leading -- 'In diligence?' he who is doing kindness -- 'In cheerfulness.' (See NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">2 Corinthians 8:22</a> And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often proved to be of diligent zeal in many things, and now more diligently zealous through the great confidence he has as to you. (DBY)<a href="/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28</a> I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. (WEB ASV DBY)<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:12</a> But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you, (See NAS)<a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a> being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)<a href="/2_timothy/1-17.htm">2 Timothy 1:17</a> but when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">2 Timothy 2:15</a> Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth. (DBY)<a href="/titus/3-13.htm">Titus 3:13</a> Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. (KJV WBS)<a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm">Hebrews 12:15</a> Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; (KJV WBS YLT)<a href="/hebrews/12-17.htm">Hebrews 12:17</a> For you know that even when he afterward desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for a change of mind though he sought it diligently with tears. (WEB ASV)<a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">1 Peter 1:10</a> Concerning this salvation, the prophets sought and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, (WEB KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Genesis 30:27</a> And Laban saith unto him, 'If, I pray thee, I have found grace in thine eyes -- I have observed diligently that Jehovah doth bless me for thy sake.' (YLT)<a href="/genesis/43-7.htm">Genesis 43:7</a> and they say, 'The man asked diligently concerning us, and concerning our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye a brother? and we declare to him according to the tenor of these things; do we certainly know that he will say, Bring down your brother?' (YLT)<a href="/genesis/44-5.htm">Genesis 44:5</a> Is not this that with which my lord drinketh? and he observeth diligently with it; ye have done evil 'in' that which ye have done.' (YLT)<a href="/genesis/44-15.htm">Genesis 44:15</a> and Joseph saith to them, 'What 'is' this deed that ye have done? have ye not known that a man like me doth diligently observe?' (YLT)<a href="/exodus/2-19.htm">Exodus 2:19</a> and they say, 'A man, an Egyptian, hath delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also hath diligently drawn for us, and watereth the flock;' (YLT)<a href="/exodus/15-26.htm">Exodus 15:26</a> and he said, "If you will diligently listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, and will do that which is right in his eyes, and will pay attention to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you, which I have put on the Egyptians; for I am Yahweh who heals you." (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)<a href="/exodus/23-22.htm">Exodus 23:22</a> But if thou shalt diligently hearken unto his voice, and do all that I shall say, then I will be an enemy to thine enemies, and an adversary to thine adversaries. (DBY YLT)<a href="/leviticus/10-16.htm">Leviticus 10:16</a> Moses diligently inquired about the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burned: and he was angry with Eleazar and with Ithamar, the sons of Aaron who were left, saying, (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/numbers/22-37.htm">Numbers 22:37</a> and Balak saith unto Balaam, 'Did I not diligently sent unto thee to call for thee? why didst thou not come unto me? am I not truly able to honour thee?' (YLT)<a href="/deuteronomy/4-9.htm">Deuteronomy 4:9</a> Only take heed to yourself, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes saw, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your children and your children's children; (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Deuteronomy 6:7</a> and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/6-17.htm">Deuteronomy 6:17</a> You shall diligently keep the commandments of Yahweh your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he has commanded you. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/11-13.htm">Deuteronomy 11:13</a> It shall happen, if you shall listen diligently to my commandments which I command you this day, to love Yahweh your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul, (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/deuteronomy/11-22.htm">Deuteronomy 11:22</a> For if you shall diligently keep all this commandment which I command you, to do it, to love Yahweh your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave to him; (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14</a> then you shall inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in the midst of you, (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/15-5.htm">Deuteronomy 15:5</a> if only you diligently listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, to observe to do all this commandment which I command you this day. (WEB JPS ASV DBY YLT)<a href="/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4</a> and it be told you, and you have heard of it, then you shall inquire diligently; and behold, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in Israel, (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/19-18.htm">Deuteronomy 19:18</a> and the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a FALSE witness, and have testified falsely against his brother; (See JPS YLT RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/24-8.htm">Deuteronomy 24:8</a> Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that you observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the Levites shall teach you: as I commanded them, so you shall observe to do. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS)<a href="/deuteronomy/28-1.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1</a> It shall happen, if you shall listen diligently to the voice of Yahweh your God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command you this day, that Yahweh your God will set you on high above all the nations of the earth: (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/judges/9-8.htm">Judges 9:8</a> The trees have diligently gone to anoint over them a king, and they say to the olive, Reign thou over us. (YLT)<a href="/1_samuel/27-1.htm">1 Samuel 27:1</a> And David saith unto his heart, 'Now am I consumed one day by the hand of Saul; there is nothing for me better than that I diligently escape unto the land of the Philistines, and Saul hath been despairing of me -- of seeking me any more in all the border of Israel, and I have escaped out of his hand.' (YLT)<a href="/2_samuel/17-11.htm">2 Samuel 17:11</a> So that I have counselled: Let all Israel be diligently gathered unto thee, from Dan even unto Beer-Sheba, as the sand that 'is' by the sea for multitude, and thou thyself art going in the midst; (YLT)<a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm">2 Samuel 20:18</a> and she speaketh, saying, 'They spake often in former times, saying, Let them diligently ask at Abel, and so they finished. (YLT)<a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">1 Kings 20:33</a> Now the men observed diligently, and hurried to take this phrase; and they said, "Your brother Ben Hadad." Then he said, "Go, bring him." Then Ben Hadad came out to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot. (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT)<a href="/ezra/5-8.htm">Ezra 5:8</a> Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth on with diligence and prospereth in their hands. (See RSV)<a href="/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12</a> And the God that has caused his name to dwell there overthrow every king and people that shall put forth their hand to alter or to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have given this order; let it be done diligently. (DBY)<a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Ezra 6:13</a> Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar-boznai, and their companions, because of that which king Darius had sent, did so diligently. (DBY)<a href="/ezra/7-17.htm">Ezra 7:17</a> Therefore thou shalt buy diligently with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their oblations and their drink-offerings, and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which is at Jerusalem. (DBY NAS)<a href="/ezra/7-21.htm">Ezra 7:21</a> And I, I Artaxerxes the king, do give orders to all the treasurers that are beyond the river, that whatever Ezra the priest and scribe of the law of the God of the heavens shall require of you, it be done diligently, (DBY NAS)<a href="/ezra/7-23.htm">Ezra 7:23</a> Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons? (KJV WBS YLT)<a href="/ezra/7-26.htm">Ezra 7:26</a> And whosoever will not do the law of thy God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed diligently upon him, whether unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. (DBY)<a href="/job/7-21.htm">Job 7:21</a> Why do you not pardon my disobedience, and take away my iniquity? For now shall I lie down in the dust. You will seek me diligently, but I shall not be." (WEB ASV)<a href="/job/8-5.htm">Job 8:5</a> If you want to seek God diligently, make your supplication to the Almighty. (WEB ASV)<a href="/job/13-17.htm">Job 13:17</a> Hear diligently my speech. Let my declaration be in your ears. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT)<a href="/job/21-2.htm">Job 21:2</a> "Listen diligently to my speech. Let this be your consolation. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT)<a href="/job/24-5.htm">Job 24:5</a> Behold, as wild donkeys in the desert, they go forth to their work, seeking diligently for food. The wilderness yields them bread for their children. (WEB JPS ASV)<a href="/job/27-22.htm">Job 27:22</a> And it casteth at him, and doth not spare, From its hand he diligently fleeth. (YLT)<a href="/job/37-2.htm">Job 37:2</a> Hearken diligently to the trembling of His voice, Yea, the sound from His mouth goeth forth. (YLT)<a href="/psalms/37-10.htm">Psalms 37:10</a> For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. (KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Psalms 40:1</a> To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry, (YLT)<a href="/psalms/64-6.htm">Psalms 64:6</a> They devise iniquities: We have it ready, the plan is diligently sought out. And each one's inward thought and heart is deep. (DBY)<a href="/psalms/77-6.htm">Psalms 77:6</a> I remember my song in the night. I consider in my own heart; my spirit diligently inquires: (WEB YLT)<a href="/psalms/78-34.htm">Psalms 78:34</a> When he killed them, then they inquired after him. They returned and sought God earnestly. (See NAS)<a href="/psalms/119-4.htm">Psalms 119:4</a> Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/119-95.htm">Psalms 119:95</a> The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes. (See NAS)<a href="/proverbs/1-28.htm">Proverbs 1:28</a> Then will they call on me, but I will not answer. They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me; (WEB ASV NAS RSV)<a href="/proverbs/7-15.htm">Proverbs 7:15</a> Therefore I came out to meet you, to diligently seek your face, and I have found you. (WEB KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/proverbs/8-17.htm">Proverbs 8:17</a> I love those who love me. Those who seek me diligently will find me. (WEB ASV NAS RSV)<a href="/proverbs/11-27.htm">Proverbs 11:27</a> He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Proverbs 13:24</a> He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care. (See NAS)<a href="/proverbs/23-1.htm">Proverbs 23:1</a> When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you; (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT)<a href="/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7</a> When he sees a troop, horsemen in pairs, a troop of donkeys, a troop of camels, he shall listen diligently with great attentiveness." (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)<a href="/isaiah/22-7.htm">Isaiah 22:7</a> And it cometh to pass, The choice of thy valleys have been full of chariots, And the horsemen place themselves diligently at the gate. (YLT)<a href="/isaiah/26-9.htm">Isaiah 26:9</a> In the night the desire of my soul has been for you; early will my spirit be searching for you; for when your punishments come on the earth, the people of the world will get the knowledge of righteousness. (See NAS)<a href="/isaiah/54-15.htm">Isaiah 54:15</a> Lo, he doth diligently assemble without My desire, Who hath assembled near thee? By thee he falleth! (YLT)<a href="/isaiah/55-2.htm">Isaiah 55:2</a> Why do you spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which doesn't satisfy? listen diligently to me, and eat you that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/jeremiah/2-10.htm">Jeremiah 2:10</a> For pass over to the islands of Kittim, and see; and send to Kedar, and consider diligently; and see if there has been such a thing. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)<a href="/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Jeremiah 12:16</a> It shall happen, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, As Yahweh lives; even as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built up in the midst of my people. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)<a href="/jeremiah/17-24.htm">Jeremiah 17:24</a> It shall happen, if you diligently listen to me, says Yahweh, to bring in no burden through the gates of this city on the Sabbath day, but to make the Sabbath day holy, to do no work therein; (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)<a href="/jeremiah/23-17.htm">Jeremiah 23:17</a> Saying diligently to those despising The word of Jehovah: Peace is for you, And 'to' every one walking in the stubbornness of his heart they have said: Evil doth not come in unto you. (YLT)<a href="/hosea/4-18.htm">Hosea 4:18</a> Sour 'is' their drink, They have gone diligently a-whoring, Her protectors have loved shame thoroughly. (YLT)<a href="/micah/7-3.htm">Micah 7:3</a> Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe; and the powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together. (WEB JPS ASV RSV)<a href="/zechariah/6-15.htm">Zechariah 6:15</a> Those who are far off shall come and build in the temple of Yahweh; and you shall know that Yahweh of Armies has sent me to you. This will happen, if you will diligently obey the voice of Yahweh your God."'" (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV NIV)<a href="/zechariah/8-21.htm">Zechariah 8:21</a> Yea, gone have inhabitants of one To another, saying: We go diligently, To appease the face of Jehovah, To seek Jehovah of Hosts -- I go, even I. 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