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diligently, instantly

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(stand in). Urgent (Luke 7:4; 23:23⁴And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: (Luke 7:4)
²³And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. (Luke 23:23)); fervent (Acts 26:7⁷Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. (Acts 26:7); Rom. 12:12¹²Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; (Romans 12:12)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

“Urgent” with importunity (Luke 7:4⁴And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: (Luke 7:4); Luke 23:23²³And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. (Luke 23:23); Acts 26:7⁷Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. (Acts 26:7); Rom. 12:12¹²Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; (Romans 12:12); 2 Tim. 4:2²Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. (2 Timothy 4:2)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

4709 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

σπουδαίως

Transliteration:

spoudaios

Phonic:

spoo-dah’-yoce

Meaning:

adverb from 4705; earnestly, promptly

KJV Usage:

diligently, instantly