Greek Strong's Lexicon

G160

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Lemma: αἰφνίδιος

Transliteration: aheef-nid'-ee-os

Definition: from a compound of Α (as a negative particle) and φαίνω (compare ἐξαίφνης) (meaning non-apparent); unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly

KJV Definition: sudden, unawares

Verse usage

  • Lukas 21:34 NASB
    "Be on guard, so that your hearts will not be weighted down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life, and that day will not come on you suddenly like a trap;
  • 1 Tesalonisensenan 5:3 NASB
    While they are saying, "Peace and safety!" then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape.