Strong's Lexicon aiphnidios: Sudden, unexpected Original Word: αἰφνίδιος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word αἰφνίς (aiphnis), meaning "suddenly" or "unexpectedly." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for αἰφνίδιος, the concept of suddenness or unexpectedness can be found in Hebrew words like פִּתְאֹם (pit'om), meaning "suddenly" or "unexpectedly," as seen in passages like Proverbs 6:15. Usage: The Greek adjective αἰφνίδιος (aiphnidios) is used to describe events or occurrences that happen without warning, abruptly, or unexpectedly. It conveys the idea of something taking place suddenly, often with an element of surprise or shock. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greek world, the concept of suddenness was often associated with divine intervention or fate. Events that occurred without warning were sometimes seen as acts of the gods or as manifestations of destiny. In the context of the New Testament, the suddenness of events often underscores the urgency and unpredictability of God's actions or the coming of the end times. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aiphnés (suddenly) Definition sudden NASB Translation suddenly (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 160: αἰφνίδιοςαἰφνίδιος, (αἰφνης, ἀφανής, ἄφνω, which see), unexpected, sudden, unforeseen: Luke 21:34 (here WH ἐφνιδ., see their Introductory § 404 and Appendix, p. 151); 1 Thessalonians 5:8. (Wis. 17:14; 2 Macc. 14:17; 3Macc. 3:24; Aeschylus, Thucydides 2, 61 τό αἰφνίδιον καί ἀπροσδόκητον, Polybius, Josephus, Plutarch, Dionysius Halicarnassus, others.) STRONGS NT 160: ἐφνιδιος [ἐφνιδιος, see αἰφνίδιος.] Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sudden, unawares. From a compound of a (as a negative particle) and phaino (compare exaiphnes) (meaning non-apparent); unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly -- sudden, unawares. see GREEK a see GREEK phaino see GREEK exaiphnes Forms and Transliterations αιφνίδιος αἰφνίδιος εφνιδιος ἐφνίδιος aiphnidios aiphnídiosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 21:34 Adj-NMSGRK: ἐφ' ὑμᾶς αἰφνίδιος ἡ ἡμέρα NAS: will not come on you suddenly like KJV: upon you unawares. INT: upon you suddenly the day 1 Thessalonians 5:3 Adj-NMS |
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