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Lexicon :: Strong's G4970 - sphodra

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σφόδρα
Transliteration
sphodra (Key)
Pronunciation
sfod'-rah
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Part of Speech
adverb
Root Word (Etymology)
Neuter plural of sphodros (violent, of uncertain derivation) as adverb
mGNT
11x in 1 unique form(s)
TR
11x in 1 unique form(s)
LXX
296x in 1 unique form(s)
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Strong’s Definitions

σφόδρα sphódra, sfod'-rah; neuter plural of σφοδρός sphodrós (violent; of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much:—exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x

The KJV translates Strong's G4970 in the following manner: exceeding (4x), very (3x), greatly (2x), exceedingly (1x), sore (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x
The KJV translates Strong's G4970 in the following manner: exceeding (4x), very (3x), greatly (2x), exceedingly (1x), sore (1x).
  1. exceedingly, greatly

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σφόδρα sphódra, sfod'-rah; neuter plural of σφοδρός sphodrós (violent; of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much:—exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very.
STRONGS G4970:
σφόδρα (properly neuter plural of σφοδρός, vehement, violent;), from Pindar and Herodotus down, exceedingly, greatly: placed after adjectives, Matthew 2:10; Mark 16:4; Luke 18:23; Revelation 16:21; with verbs, Matthew 17:6, 23; Matthew 18:31; Matthew 19:25; Matthew 26:22; Matthew 27:54; Acts 6:7.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
2:10; 17:6; 17:23; 18:31; 19:25; 26:22; 27:54
Mark
16:4
Luke
18:23
Acts
6:7
Revelation
16:21

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4970 matches the Greek σφόδρα (sphodra),
which occurs 11 times in 11 verses in the TR Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:10 -

When they saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:6 -

When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown and were terrified.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:23 -

“They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised up.” And they were deeply distressed.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:31 -

“When the other servants saw what had taken place, they were deeply distressed and went and reported to their master everything that had happened.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25 -

When the disciples heard this, they were utterly astonished and asked, “Then who can be saved? ”

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:22 -

Deeply distressed, each one began to say to him, “Surely not I, Lord? ”

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:54 -

When the centurion and those with him, who were keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this man was the Son of God! ”

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:4 -

Looking up, they noticed that the stone ​— ​which was very large ​— ​had been rolled away.

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:23 -

After he heard this, he became extremely sad, because he was very rich.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:7 -

So the word of God spread, the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly in number, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 16:21 -

Enormous hailstones, each weighing about a hundred pounds,[fn] fell from the sky on people, and they blasphemed God for the plague of hail because that plague was extremely severe.

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