σφοδρῶς

sphodrōs

exceedingly

As an adverb, indicates a very high degree or intensity; 'exceedingly, very much, greatly.' Used to intensify statements or descriptions, expressing abundance, strength, or extremity of a quality or state.

G4971

Acts 27:18 · Word #1

Lexicon G4971

Lemmaσφοδρῶς
Transliterationsphodrōs
Strong'sG4971
DefinitionAs an adverb, indicates a very high degree or intensity; 'exceedingly, very much, greatly.' Used to intensify statements or descriptions, expressing abundance, strength, or extremity of a quality or state.

Morphology ADV All morphology codes

Part of Speech ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

Common Translation

Phraseexceedingly
Literalviolently-exceedingly

Lexical Info

Lemmaσφοδρῶς
Strong'sG4971

SIBI-P1 Translation G4971-01

with great intensity

Morphological NotesAdverb (Gr,D): adverbial form in -ῶς from the σφοδρ- stem, modifying verbs or adjectives to express high degree or intensity.
Rendering RationaleThe adverbial form built on the σφοδρ- stem conveys strong force or vehemence applied to an action or quality. "With great intensity" preserves the root sense of force and reflects its function as an intensifying adverb.

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