αἰφνίδιοςaiphnídios
sudden, unexpected: Luke 21:34, 1 Thessalonians 5:3.
Greek (New Testament) · G160
Same root
- ΑA · G1the first letter of the alphabet; figuratively, only (from its use as a numeral) the first:
- φαίνωphaínō · G5316to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
- ἐξαίφνηςexaíphnēs · G1810of a sudden (unexpectedly)
- ἐξάπιναexápina · G1819of a sudden, i.e. unexpectedly
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Luke 21:34 “Watch out! Don’t let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don’t let that day catch you unaware,
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3 When people are saying, “Everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman’s labor pains begin. And there will be no escape.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.