4971. sphodrós
Strong's Lexicon
sphodrós: Very, exceedingly, vehemently

Original Word: σφοδρός
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: sphodrós
Pronunciation: sfod-ROS
Phonetic Spelling: (sfod-roce')
Definition: Very, exceedingly, vehemently
Meaning: exceedingly, vehemently.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root σφοδρός, which conveys the idea of intensity or forcefulness.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sphodrós," similar concepts of intensity or vehemence can be found in Hebrew words like חָזָק (chazaq - strong) or עַז (az - fierce).

Usage: The Greek adjective "sphodrós" is used to describe something that is intense, strong, or vehement. It conveys a sense of great force or intensity, often used to describe emotions, actions, or events that are particularly powerful or overwhelming.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Greek language and culture, "sphodrós" would have been understood as a descriptor for anything that was exceptionally strong or intense. This could apply to physical strength, emotional fervor, or even the severity of a situation. In the New Testament, the use of this word reflects the intensity of certain events or emotions, emphasizing the profound impact they had on individuals or groups.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4971 sphodrṓs (an adverb) – exceedingly. See 4970 (sphodra).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
adverb from the same as sphodra
Definition
exceedingly
NASB Translation
violently (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4971: σφοδρῶς

σφοδρῶς, adverb, from Homer, Odyssey 12, 124 down, exceedingly: Acts 27:18.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
exceedingly.

Adverb from the same as sphodra; very much -- exceedingly.

see GREEK sphodra

Forms and Transliterations
σφοδρως σφοδρώς σφοδρῶς σφονδύλου sphodros sphodrôs sphodrōs sphodrō̂s
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 27:18 Adv
GRK: σφοδρῶς δὲ χειμαζομένων
NAS: The next day as we were being violently storm-tossed,
KJV: we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest,
INT: extremely violently moreover being storm-tossed

Strong's Greek 4971
1 Occurrence


σφοδρῶς — 1 Occ.















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