ἐξαίφνης

exaiphnēsAdverbG1810

suddenly

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G160 (αἰφνίδιος);

Short Definition

of a sudden (unexpectedly)

Full Lexicon Entry

adv. (ἄφνω), suddenly .
LXX Usage: chiefly for פִּתְאוֹם

Grammar

Part of Speech Adverb

Morphology G:ADV

DescriptionGreek Adverb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Luke
2
Mark
1

Key Passages

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

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