Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4970

Strong's G4970 · Greek

σφόδρα

sphodra · /sfod'-rah/

Number
G4970
Language
Greek
Original word
σφόδρα
Transliteration
sphodra
Pronunciation
sfod'-rah
KJV occurrences
11 verses

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.

exceeding4×
very3×
greatly2×
exceedingly1×
sore1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew7 verses
Matthew 2:10

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Matthew 17:6

And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.

Matthew 17:23

And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry.

Matthew 18:31

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

When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

Matthew 26:22

And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

Matthew 27:54

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.

Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
Acts1 verse
Revelation1 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.