Strong's Lexicon sphodra: Very, exceedingly, greatly Original Word: σφόδρα Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be strong" or "to be intense." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is מְאֹד (me'od), which also means "very" or "exceedingly." Usage: The Greek adverb "sphodra" is used to intensify the meaning of an adjective or verb, indicating a high degree or extreme level of the quality or action described. It is often translated as "very," "exceedingly," or "greatly" in English. This word is used to emphasize the intensity or magnitude of an event, emotion, or characteristic. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, "sphodra" is used to convey the intensity of emotions, actions, or events. The Greek culture valued rhetoric and the ability to express ideas with precision and emphasis. The use of "sphodra" would have been understood by contemporary audiences as a way to underscore the significance or extremity of a situation or feeling. HELPS Word-studies 4970 sphódra (from sphodros, "all-out, exceeding; very much", L-S) – properly, "done to the max," going all-out ("wide-open") with total effort – like doing something "with a vengeance!" [4970 /sphódra ("exceedingly") is "properly the neuter plural of sphodros ('vehement, violent') and means 'exceedingly, greatly,' and is placed after adjectives" (J. Thayer).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from sphodros (excessive, violent) Definition very much NASB Translation deeply (3), exceedingly (1), extremely (3), greatly (1), very (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4970: σφόδρασφόδρα (properly neuter plural of σφοδρός, vehement, violent;), from Pindar and Herodotus down, exceedingly, greatly: placed after adjectives, Matthew 2:10; Mark 16:4; Luke 18:23; Revelation 16:21; with verbs, Matthew 17:6, 23; Matthew 18:31; Matthew 19:25; Matthew 26:22; Matthew 27:54; Acts 6:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance exceedingly, greatly, sore, very. Neuter plural of sphodros (violent; of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. In a high degree, much -- exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very. Forms and Transliterations σφοδρα σφόδρα σφοδρόν σφοδρώ sphodra sphódraLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 2:10 AdvGRK: χαρὰν μεγάλην σφόδρα NAS: they rejoiced exceedingly with great KJV: they rejoiced with exceeding great INT: joy great exceedingly Matthew 17:6 Adv Matthew 17:23 Adv Matthew 18:31 Adv Matthew 19:25 Adv Matthew 26:22 Adv Matthew 27:54 Adv Mark 16:4 Adv Luke 18:23 Adv Acts 6:7 Adv Revelation 16:21 Adv |
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