Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
violently
Usage: σφοδρῶς adv., exceedingly: Act.27:18.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4971
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
5
Strong's G4971 Quick Answer
Strong's G4971 σφοδρῶς (sphodros) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sphodros (sfod-roce`) adv. 1. very much [adverb from the neuter plural of sphodros (violent, of uncertain derivation) as adverb] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include exceedingly. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- sphodros (sfod-roce`) adv. 1. very much [adverb from the neuter plural of sphodros (violent, of uncertain derivation) as adverb]
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- exceedingly
Meaning and Definition
sphodros (sfod-roce`) adv. 1. very much [adverb from the neuter plural of sphodros (violent, of uncertain derivation) as adverb] KJV: exceedingly See also: G4970
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4971. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4971 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sphodros, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
exceedingly
Acts 27:18
How Strong's G4971 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4971 (σφοδρῶς) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 4 Maccabees 6:11 — σφοδρῶς
- Genesis 7:19 — σφοδρῶς
- Joshua 3:16 — σφοδρῶς
- Sirach 13:13 — σφοδρῶς
Strong's G4971 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4971 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
Strong's G4971 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the water prevailed exceedingly upon the earth, and covered all the high mountains which were under heaven.
then the waters that came down from above stopped; there stood one solid heap very far off, as far as the region of Kiriath-jearim, and the lower part came down to the Sea of Arabah, the salt sea, till it completely failed; and the people stood opposite Jericho.
Strong's G4971 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
His countenance sweating, and he panting for breath, he was admired by the very torturers for his courage.
Observe, and take good heed, For thou walkest in peril of thy overthrowing: When thou hearest these things, awake in thy sleep.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4971.
And the water prevailed exceedingly upon the earth, and covered all the high mountains which were under heaven.
then the waters that came down from above stopped; there stood one solid heap very far off, as far as the region of Kiriath-jearim, and the lower part came down to the Sea of Arabah, the salt sea, till it completely failed; and the people stood opposite Jericho.
And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
His countenance sweating, and he panting for breath, he was admired by the very torturers for his courage.
Observe, and take good heed, For thou walkest in peril of thy overthrowing: When thou hearest these things, awake in thy sleep.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4971, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joshua 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4971 FAQ
What does sphodros (σφοδρῶς) mean?
Sphodros (Strong's G4971) is a Greek word most simply glossed "exceedingly". sphodros (sfod-roce`) adv. 1. very much [adverb from the neuter plural of sphodros (violent, of uncertain derivation) as adverb]
How many times is sphodros (σφοδρῶς) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G4971 across 5 books.
Where can I study sphodros (σφοδρῶς) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4971 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate sphodros (σφοδρῶς)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as exceedingly. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4971 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4971, with linked reader references where each row is available.