σφόδρα
sphodra
greatly
neuter plural of (violent; of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much:-- exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very.
Acts 6:7 · Word #15
Lexicon G4970
| Lemma | σφόδρα |
| Transliteration | sphódra |
| Strong's | G4970 |
| In-context | greatly |
| Literal | greatly-very |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σφόδρα |
| Strong's | G4970 |
SIBI-P1 G4970-01
to an extreme degree
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); indeclinable intensifier with no tense, voice, mood, case, gender, or number; modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to amplify degree. |
| Rendering Rationale | σφόδρα is an adverb functioning as an intensifier, heightening the action or quality it modifies. The rendering "to an extreme degree" preserves its forceful sense of excess or intensity while reflecting its adverbial (indeclinable) form in the morphology. |
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Word Usage (11 occurrences of G4970)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:10 | σφόδρα | sphodra | exceedingly |
| Matthew 17:6 | σφόδρα | sphodra | |
| Matthew 17:23 | σφόδρα | sphodra |