Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐξαίφνης”
Understanding exaíphnēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
suddenly. - of a sudden (unexpectedly)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐξαίφνης
Phoneticex-ah'-eef-nace
Transliterationexaíphnēs
Grammar Code
G:ADV
Greek Adverb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
suddenly. - of a sudden (unexpectedly)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
5 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 13:36 | “Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.” Word: ἐξαίφνης (exaíphnēs) | |
| Luke 2:13 | “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,” Word: ἐξαίφνης (exaíphnēs) | |
| Luke 9:39 | “And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.” Word: ἐξαίφνης (exaíphnēs) | |
| Acts 9:3 | “And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:” Word: ἐξαίφνης (exaíphnēs) | |
| Acts 22:6 | “And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.” Word: ἐξαίφνης (exaíphnēs) |