σφόδρα
sphodra
“very”
Definition
of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much
neuter plural of (violent;
Go beyond grammar.
See how this word works across context, usage, and meaning with AI-assisted word study built for serious Bible study.
logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Adverb
G:ADV
Greek Adverb
Occurrences
σφόδρα appears 11 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
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.
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.
When his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and recounted all of this to their master.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight.
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.”
Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.