Lexical Definition
αἰφνίδιος aiphnídios (aheef-nid'-ee-os) sudden G:A
from a compound of Α (as a negative particle) and φαίνω (compare ἐξαίφνης) (meaning non-apparent)
sudden, unawares.
- unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly
Usage: 1 form in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| αἰφνίδιοσ | suddenly | Luke.21.34 • 1Thess.5.3 |
Abbott-Smith
** αἰφνίδιος (in Lk 21:34, ἐφν- WH; v. M, Pr., 35), -ον (< αἴφνης = ἄφνως, suddenly), [in LXX: Wi 17:15, II Mac 14:17, III Mac 3:24*;]
sudden, unexpected: Lk 21:34, I Th 5:3.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 21:34 |
| 1 Thessalonians | 5:3 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
αἰφνίδιος, ον,
unforeseen, sudden, [Refs 5th c.BC+]. adverb -ίως[Refs] also -ιον [Refs 1st c.AD+]. αἰφνιδιοτυχής, ές, profiting by strokes of good fortune, [Refs]