σφόδραsphódra
of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much
Greek (New Testament) · G4970
Meanings
very, very much, exceedingly: with verbs, Matthew 17:6, Matthew 17:23, Matthew 18:31, Matthew 19:25, Matthew 26:22, Matthew 27:54, Acts 6:7; with adjectives, Matthew 2:10, Mark 16:4, Luke 18:23, Revelation 16:21.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 11 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!
- Matthew 17:6 The disciples were terrified and fell face down on the ground.
- Matthew 17:23 He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead.” And the disciples were filled with grief.
- Matthew 18:31 “When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened.
- Matthew 19:25 The disciples were astounded. “Then who in the world can be saved?” they asked.
- Matthew 26:22 Greatly distressed, each one asked in turn, “Am I the one, Lord?”
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.