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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.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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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 36 times in 35 verses in 'Psa' in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:3 - My soul also is greatly troubled.
But you, O LORD—how long?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:10 - All my enemies shall be ashamed and greatly troubled;
they shall turn back and be put to shame in a moment.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:1 - To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices,
and in your salvation how greatly he exults!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:11 - Because of all my adversaries I have become a reproach,
especially to my neighbors,
and an object of dread to my acquaintances;
those who see me in the street flee from me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:8 - I am feeble and crushed;
I groan because of the tumult of my heart.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:1 - To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.[fn] A Song.
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present[fn] help in trouble.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:9 - The princes of the peoples gather
as the people of the God of Abraham.
For the shields of the earth belong to God;
he is highly exalted!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:1 - A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah.
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised
in the city of our God!
His holy mountain,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:3 - Our God comes; he does not keep silence;[fn]
before him is a devouring fire,
around him a mighty tempest.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:29 - And they ate and were well filled,
for he gave them what they craved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:59

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:59 - When God heard, he was full of wrath,
and he utterly rejected Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:8 - Do not remember against us our former iniquities;[fn]
let your compassion come speedily to meet us,
for we are brought very low.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:5 - How great are your works, O LORD!
Your thoughts are very deep!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 93:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 93:5 - Your decrees are very trustworthy;
holiness befits your house,
O LORD, forevermore.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:4 - For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;
he is to be feared above all gods.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:9 - For you, O LORD, are most high over all the earth;
you are exalted far above all gods.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:1 - Bless the LORD, O my soul!
O LORD my God, you are very great!
You are clothed with splendor and majesty,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:24 - And the LORD made his people very fruitful
and made them stronger than their foes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:38

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:38 - By his blessing they multiply greatly,
and he does not let their livestock diminish.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 109:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 109:30 - With my mouth I will give great thanks to the LORD;
I will praise him in the midst of the throng.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:1 - [fn] Praise the LORD!
Blessed is the man who fears the LORD,
who greatly delights in his commandments!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 116:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 116:10 - I believed, even when[fn] I spoke:
“I am greatly afflicted”;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:4 - You have commanded your precepts
to be kept diligently.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:8 - I will keep your statutes;
do not utterly forsake me!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:43

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:43 - And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my hope is in your rules.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:47

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:47 - for I find my delight in your commandments,
which I love.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:51

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:51 - The insolent utterly deride me,
but I do not turn away from your law.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:96

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:96 - I have seen a limit to all perfection,
but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:107

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:107 - I am severely afflicted;
give me life, O LORD, according to your word!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:138

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:138 - You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness
and in all faithfulness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:140

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:140 - Your promise is well tried,
and your servant loves it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:167

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:167 - My soul keeps your testimonies;
I love them exceedingly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:14 - I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[fn]
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 142:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 142:6 - Attend to my cry,
for I am brought very low!
Deliver me from my persecutors,
for they are too strong for me!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:3 - Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised,
and his greatness is unsearchable.
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