Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
diligently
Usage: 1) thoroughly 2) (CLBL) eagerly, diligently
Strong's Number
H629
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
7
Books
1
Strong's H629 Quick Answer
Strong's H629 אָספַּרנָא (ocparna') is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. ocparna' (os-par-naw') adv. 1. diligently [(Aramaic) of Persian derivation] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include fast, forthwith, and speed. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- ocparna' (os-par-naw') adv. 1. diligently [(Aramaic) of Persian derivation]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- fast, forthwith, and speed
Meaning and Definition
ocparna' (os-par-naw') adv. 1. diligently [(Aramaic) of Persian derivation] KJV: fast, forthwith, speed(-ily).
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H629. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H629 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ocparna', taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's H629 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 7 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H629 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H629 in the Old Testament
7 indexed usages in Old Testament.
Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands.
Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.
And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H629.
Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands.
Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.
And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.
Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.
That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which is in Jerusalem.
And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,
And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H629, grouped by book.
Strong's H629 FAQ
What does ocparna (אׇסְפַּרְנָא) mean?
Ocparna (Strong's H629) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "fast". ocparna' (os-par-naw') adv. 1. diligently [(Aramaic) of Persian derivation]
How many times is ocparna (אׇסְפַּרְנָא) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's H629 across 1 book.
Where can I study ocparna (אׇסְפַּרְנָא) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H629 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate ocparna (אׇסְפַּרְנָא)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as fast, forthwith, and speed. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.