αἰφνίδιος (aiphnídios) — Sudden

Greek word study: αἰφνίδιος (aiphnídios), Strong's G160. unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly

GreekStrong's G160
Quick definition
Greek word
αἰφνίδιος (aiphnídios)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly

Word study
Derivation: from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5316 (φαίνω) (compare G1810 (ἐξαίφνης)) (meaning non-apparent);

KJV translation words: sudden, unawares

Where this word appears

Strong's G160 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 21:34 and last appears in 1 Thessalonians 5:3.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

suddenly ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

αἰφνίδιος ×2

Books where it appears most

Luke ×11 Thessalonians ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1 Α (A), G5316 φαίνω (phaínō), G1810 ἐξαίφνης (exaíphnēs).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1810 ἐξαίφνης (exaíphnēs), G1819 ἐξάπινα (exápina).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does aiphnídios (G160) mean?

Unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly.

How is G160 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G160 as: sudden, unawares.

How often does αἰφνίδιος (aiphnídios) appear?

Strong's G160 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 21:34 and last appears in 1 Thessalonians 5:3.