Aiphnídios — G160
G160 · Greek — αἰφνίδιος
Pronunciation: aheef-nid'-ee-os
Definition
adjective
unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly
- STRONGS NT 160
Usually translated as
sudden, unawares
Origin
from a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and G5316 (compare G1810)
(meaning non-apparent)
Occurrences
Aiphnídios occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), 1 Thessalonians (1)
- Luke 21:34 — And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares (αἰφνίδιος).
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3 — For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden (αἰφνίδιος) destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
Strong's Lexicon — A