GreekG4970Adverb

σφόδρα

sphodra

11Occurrences
G4970Strong's #
AdverbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

neuter plural of (violent;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
very, very much, exceedingly: with verbs; with adjectives.
LXX: chiefly for מְאֹד

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Adverb

Morphology Code

G:ADV

Full Description

Greek Adverb

Occurrences

σφόδρα appears 11 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Matthew
7
Acts
1
Luke
1
Mark
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

Acts 6:7BSB

So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Matthew 17:6BSB

When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.

Matthew 18:31BSB

When his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and recounted all of this to their master.

Matthew 2:10BSB

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.

Matthew 27:54BSB

When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

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