Greek · G4970 · unreviewed

σφόδρα

Very

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σφόδρα G4970
Pronunciation sphódra

What does σφόδρα (sphódra) mean in the Bible?

σφόδρα (sphódra) is a Greek word meaning "very". σφόδρα adv.

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Meaning

very
Extended definition

Intensifies with force or violence; conveys extreme degree beyond mere "very

very, very much, exceedingly: with verbs, Mat.17:6, 23 18:31 19:25 26:22 27:54, Act.6:7; with adjectives, Mat.2:10, Mrk.16:4, Luk.18:23, Rev.16:21.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Matt 2:10 · Matt 17:6 · Matt 17:23 · Matt 18:31 · Matt 19:25 · Matt 26:22 · Matt 27:54 · Mark 16:4 · Luke 18:23 · Acts 6:7 · Rev 16:21 11×
Appears In
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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