1819. exapina

Lexicon

exapina: Suddenly

Original Word: ἐξαίφνης
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: exapina
Pronunciation: ex-a-IF-nace
Phonetic Spelling: (ex-ap'-ee-nah)
Definition: Suddenly
Meaning: suddenly, unexpectedly.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

suddenly.

From ek and a derivative of the same as aiphnidios; of a sudden, i.e. Unexpectedly -- suddenly. Compare exaiphnes.

see GREEK ek

see GREEK aiphnidios

see GREEK exaiphnes

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ek and a derivation of the same as aiphnidios
Definition
suddenly
NASB Translation
all at once (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1819: ἐξάπινα

ἐξάπινα (a somewhat rare later Greek form for ἐξαπίνης, ἐξαίφνης, which see (Winers Grammar, § 2, 1 d.)), adverb, suddenly: Mark 9:8. (the Sept.; Jamblichus, Zonaras (), others; Byzantine.)

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: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐξαίφνης, similar concepts of suddenness or unexpectedness can be found in Hebrew words such as פִּתְאֹם (pit'om, Strong's Hebrew 6597), which also means "suddenly" or "unexpectedly." This Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to describe events that occur without warning, similar to the usage of ἐξαίφνης in the New Testament.

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 or action. It is used to describe moments that occur without forewarning, often highlighting the divine or miraculous nature of the event. For instance, 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 usage underscores the unexpected and transformative nature of divine intervention.

Another notable occurrence is in Mark 13:36, where Jesus warns about the suddenness of His return: "Otherwise, He may arrive without notice and find you sleeping." Here, ἐξαίφνης serves as a reminder of the need for constant vigilance and readiness for the Lord's coming, as it will happen without prior announcement.

The term is also found in Acts 22:6, reiterating the sudden and dramatic nature of Saul's encounter with the divine: "About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me." This repetition in the narrative of Saul's conversion emphasizes the immediacy and unexpectedness of God's intervention in human affairs.

In each instance, ἐξαίφνης is used to draw attention to the abruptness and often the divine orchestration of events, encouraging believers to remain alert and prepared for God's actions in the world.

Forms and Transliterations

εξαπινα εξάπινα ἐξάπινα εξαπίνης exapina exápina

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 9:8 Adv
GRK: καὶ ἐξάπινα περιβλεψάμενοι οὐκέτι
NAS: All at once they looked around and saw
KJV: And suddenly, when they had looked round about,
INT: And suddenly having looked around no longer

Strong's Greek 1819
1 Occurrence

ἐξάπινα — 1 Occ.