ἐξαίφνης (exaíphnēs) — Suddenly

Greek word study: ἐξαίφνης (exaíphnēs), Strong's G1810. of a sudden (unexpectedly)

GreekStrong's G1810
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Greek word
ἐξαίφνης (exaíphnēs)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

of a sudden (unexpectedly)

Word study
Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G160 (αἰφνίδιος);

KJV translation words: suddenly

Where this word appears

Strong's G1810 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 13:36 and last appears in Acts 22:6.

How it is rendered in the text

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

suddenly ×5

Forms found in the text

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

ἐξαίφνης ×5

Books where it appears most

Luke ×2Acts ×2Mark ×1

Verses (all 5)

  • Mark 13:36 — ἐξαίφνης — suddenly
  • Luke 2:13 — ἐξαίφνης — suddenly
  • Luke 9:39 — ἐξαίφνης — suddenly
  • Acts 9:3 — ἐξαίφνης — suddenly
  • Acts 22:6 — ἐξαίφνης — suddenly

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1537 ἐκ (ek), G160 αἰφνίδιος (aiphnídios).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G160 αἰφνίδιος (aiphnídios).

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 exaíphnēs (G1810) mean?

Of a sudden (unexpectedly).

How is G1810 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1810 as: suddenly.

How often does ἐξαίφνης (exaíphnēs) appear?

Strong's G1810 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 13:36 and last appears in Acts 22:6.