G160: αἰφνίδιος
aiphnídios · “sudden”
Definition
unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly
KJV translates it as: sudden, unawares
Word origin: from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5316 (φαίνω) (compare G1810 (ἐξαίφνης)) (meaning non-apparent);
Extended definition
αἰφνίδιος (in Lk, l.with, ἐφν- WH; see M, Pr., 35), -ον
(αἴφνης = ἄφνως, suddenly), [in LXX: Wis.17:15, 2Ma.14:17, 3Ma.3:24 * ;]
sudden, unexpected: Luk.21:34, 1Th.5:3.†
(AS)
(αἴφνης = ἄφνως, suddenly), [in LXX: Wis.17:15, 2Ma.14:17, 3Ma.3:24 * ;]
sudden, unexpected: Luk.21:34, 1Th.5:3.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G160 is translated
- suddenly ×2
Bible verses with G160 (aiphnídios)
Aiphnídios appears in 2 verses.
- Luke 21:34
And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3
For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.