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σφόδρα G4970
G4970 is the Greek word σφόδρα, transliterated sphódra. The King James Version most often renders it exceeding.
What it means
of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much.
Where it comes from
neuter plural of (violent.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very.
Verses using σφόδρα
All 11 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:10 · KJV
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Matthew 17:6 · KJV
And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
Matthew 17:23 · KJV
And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry.
Matthew 18:31 · KJV
So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
Matthew 19:25 · KJV
When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
Matthew 26:22 · KJV
And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
Matthew 27:54 · KJV
Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
Mark 16:4 · KJV
And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.
Luke 18:23 · KJV
And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
Acts 6:7 · KJV
And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Revelation 16:21 · KJV
And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4970 mean?
G4970 is the Greek word σφόδρα (sphódra), meaning of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much.
How is G4970 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it exceeding (4 times), very (3 times), greatly (2 times), sore (1 time), exceedingly (1 time).
How many times does G4970 appear in the Bible?
σφόδρα (sphódra) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4970 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter plural of (violent.
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