σφόδρα (sphódra) — Exceeding

Greek word study: σφόδρα (sphódra), Strong's G4970. of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much

GreekStrong's G4970
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Greek word
σφόδρα (sphódra)

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of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much

Word study
Derivation: neuter plural of (violent;

KJV translation words: exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very

Where this word appears

Strong's G4970 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:10 and last appears in Revelation 16:21.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

exceedingly ×5deeply ×2extremely ×2greatly ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σφόδρα ×11

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×7Mark ×1Luke ×1Acts ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 11)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4971 σφοδρῶς (sphodrōs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does sphódra (G4970) mean?

Of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much.

How is G4970 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4970 as: exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very.

How often does σφόδρα (sphódra) appear?

Strong's G4970 is tagged on 11 words in 11 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:10 and last appears in Revelation 16:21.