Strong's Lexicon exaiphnés: Suddenly Original Word: ἐξαίφνης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "ἐκ" (ek, meaning "out of") and "αἰφνίδιος" (aiphnidios, meaning "sudden"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "exaiphnés," the concept of suddenness can be found in Hebrew words like "פִּתְאֹם" (pith'om, Strong's H6597), which also means "suddenly." Usage: The adverb "exaiphnés" is used to describe an action or event that occurs unexpectedly or without warning. It conveys the sense of something happening abruptly or instantaneously. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greek world, sudden events were often seen as significant, sometimes indicating divine intervention or the unfolding of fate. The concept of suddenness could evoke both awe and fear, as it often implied a change in circumstances that was beyond human control. In the biblical context, sudden events are frequently associated with divine action or revelation, underscoring God's sovereignty and the unpredictability of His plans. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and the same as aiphnidios Definition suddenly NASB Translation suddenly (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1810: ἐξαίφνηςἐξαίφνης (WH ἐξέφνης (except in Acts 22:6), see their Appendix, p. 151), adverb (αἰφνης, ἄφνω, ἀφνως suddenly), of a sudden, suddenly, unexpectedly: Mark 13:36; Luke 2:13; Luke 9:39; Acts 9:3; Acts 22:6. (Homer, et al.; the Sept..) STRONGS NT 1810: ἐξέφνης [ἐξέφνης, see ἐξαίφνης.] Strong's Exhaustive Concordance suddenly. From ek and the base of aiphnidios; of a sudden (unexpectedly) -- suddenly. Compare exapina. see GREEK ek see GREEK aiphnidios see GREEK exapina Forms and Transliterations εξαίφνης ἐξαίφνης εξάκις εξακισχίλιαι εξακισχίλιοι εξακισχιλίους εξεφνης ἐξέφνης exaiphnes exaiphnēs exaíphnes exaíphnēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 13:36 AdvGRK: μὴ ἐλθὼν ἐξαίφνης εὕρῃ ὑμᾶς NAS: he should come suddenly and find KJV: Lest coming suddenly he find you INT: lest having come suddenly he should find you Luke 2:13 Adv Luke 9:39 Adv Acts 9:3 Adv Acts 22:6 Adv |
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