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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 MGNT 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 BoxMat 17:6 - And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 17:23 - and they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised up. And they were exceeding sorry.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 18:31 - So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were exceeding sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:22 - And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began to say unto him every one, Is it I, Lord?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 27:54 - Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 16:4 - and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:23 - But when he heard these things, he became exceeding 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 multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 16:21

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 16:21 - And great hail, every stone about the weight of a talent, cometh down out of heaven upon men: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof is exceeding great.
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