The meaning of “σφόδρα”
Understanding sphódra reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter plural of (violent exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very. - of uncertain derivation) as adverb - vehemently, i.e. i...
σφόδρα
neuter plural of (violent exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very. - of uncertain derivation) as adverb - vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:31 | “So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.” Word: σφόδρα (sphódra) | |
| Mark 16:4 | “And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.” Word: σφόδρα (sphódra) | |
| Luke 18:23 | “And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.” Word: σφόδρα (sphódra) | |
| Acts 6:7 | “And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.” Word: σφόδρα (sphódra) | |
| Revelation 16:21 | “And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great. ” Word: σφόδρα (sphódra) |