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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.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:10 - And when they saw the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 17:6

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:6 - And the disciples hearing it fell upon their faces, and were greatly terrified.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 17:23

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:23 - and they shall kill him; and the third day he shall be raised up. And they were greatly grieved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 18:31

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:31 - But his fellow-bondmen, having seen what had taken place, were greatly grieved, and went and recounted to their lord all that had taken place.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 19:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 19:25 - And when the disciples heard it they were exceedingly astonished, saying, Who then can be saved?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:22

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:22 - And being exceedingly grieved they began to say to him, each of them, Is it *I*, Lord?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 27:54

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:54 - But the centurion, and they who were with him on guard over Jesus, seeing the earthquake and the things that took place, feared greatly, saying, Truly this man was Son of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:4 - And when they looked, they see that the stone has been rolled away, for it was very great.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 18:23

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:23 - But when he heard this he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 6:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:7 - And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was very greatly multiplied, and a great crowd of the priests obeyed the faith.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 16:21

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 16:21 - and a great hail, as of a talent weight, comes down out of the heaven upon men; and men blasphemed God because of the plague of hail, for the plague of it is exceeding great.
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