Diligent
Bible Usage:
- diligent used 15 times.
- diligently used 37 times.
- First Reference: Deuteronomy 19:18
- Last Reference: 2 Peter 3:14
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: No
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: No
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Diligent
DILIGENT, adjective [Latin]
1. Steady in application to business; constant in effort or exertion to accomplish what is undertaken; assiduous; attentive; industrious; not idle or negligent; applied to persons.
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings. Provers 22.
2. Steadily applied; prosecuted with care and constant effort; careful; assiduous; as, make diligent search.
The judges shall make diligent inquisition. Judges 19:1.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Diligently
DILIGENTLY, adverb With steady application and care; with industry or assiduity; not carelessly; not negligently.
Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 6:7.
Bible Usage:
- diligent used 15 times.
- diligently used 37 times.
- First Reference: Deuteronomy 19:18
- Last Reference: 2 Peter 3:14
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: No
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: No
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance: