1810. exaiphnés

Lexicon

exaiphnés: Suddenly

Original Word: ἐξαίφνης
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: exaiphnés
Pronunciation: ex-aif-nace'
Phonetic Spelling: (ex-ah'-eef-nace)
Definition: Suddenly
Meaning: suddenly, unexpectedly.

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

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ek and the same as aiphnidios
Definition
suddenly
NASB Translation
suddenly (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1810: ἐξαίφνης

ἐξαίφνης (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.]

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "ἐκ" (ek, meaning "out of") and "αἴφνης" (aíphnēs, meaning "suddenly" or "unexpectedly").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of suddenness or unexpectedness in the Hebrew Bible is often conveyed through words like פִּתְאֹם (pit'ôm, Strong's Hebrew 6597), which also means "suddenly" or "unexpectedly." This Hebrew term is used in similar contexts to describe abrupt or unforeseen events, often associated with divine action or judgment.

Usage: This term is used in the New Testament to describe events or actions that happen abruptly or without prior indication, emphasizing the element of surprise or immediacy.

Context: The Greek adverb ἐξαίφνης appears in the New Testament to convey the suddenness of an event, often highlighting the divine or miraculous nature of occurrences. It is used to describe moments when God's intervention or revelation occurs without prior notice, underscoring the element of surprise and the immediacy of divine action. This term is found in contexts where the unexpected nature of an event serves to emphasize its significance or the power of God at work.

For example, in Acts 9:3, the term is used to describe the sudden appearance of a light from heaven during Saul's conversion: "As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him." This sudden event marks a pivotal moment in Saul's life, leading to his transformation into the Apostle Paul.

Similarly, in Mark 13:36, the term is used in the context of readiness for the return of Christ: "Otherwise, He may arrive without notice and find you sleeping." Here, ἐξαίφνης underscores the need for vigilance and preparedness for the unexpected return of the Lord.

The use of ἐξαίφνης in the New Testament serves to remind believers of the unpredictable nature of divine intervention and the importance of being spiritually prepared for God's sudden actions.

Forms and Transliterations

εξαίφνης ἐξαίφνης εξάκις εξακισχίλιαι εξακισχίλιοι εξακισχιλίους εξεφνης ἐξέφνης exaiphnes exaiphnēs exaíphnes exaíphnēs

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 13:36 Adv
GRK: 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
GRK: καὶ ἐξαίφνης ἐγένετο σὺν
NAS: And suddenly there appeared
KJV: And suddenly there was with
INT: And suddenly there was with

Luke 9:39 Adv
GRK: αὐτόν καὶ ἐξαίφνης κράζει καὶ
NAS: seizes him, and he suddenly screams,
KJV: him, and he suddenly crieth out; and
INT: him and suddenly he cries out and

Acts 9:3 Adv
GRK: τῇ Δαμασκῷ ἐξαίφνης τε αὐτὸν
NAS: Damascus, and suddenly a light
KJV: and suddenly there shined round about
INT: to Damascus suddenly also him

Acts 22:6 Adv
GRK: περὶ μεσημβρίαν ἐξαίφνης ἐκ τοῦ
NAS: light suddenly flashed
KJV: about noon, suddenly there shone from
INT: about noon suddenly out of

Strong's Greek 1810
5 Occurrences

ἐξαίφνης — 5 Occ.