Strong's G4970 · Greek
σφόδρα
sphodra · /sfod'-rah/
Definition
neuter plural of sphodros (violent; of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much:-- exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very.
KJV: exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σφόδρα across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew7 verses
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Matthew 17:6And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
Matthew 17:23And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry.
Matthew 18:31So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
Matthew 19:25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
Matthew 26:22And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
Matthew 27:54Now 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.
Mark1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4970 (sphodra) mean?
neuter plural of sphodros (violent; of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much:-- exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very.
How many times does G4970 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4970 (σφόδρα) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “exceeding.”
How is sphodra translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4970 is rendered as “exceeding” (4×), “very” (3×), “greatly” (2×), “exceedingly” (1×), among other words.