Definition
αἰφνίδιος (in Lk, l.with, ἐφν- WH; see M, Pr., 35), -ον
(αἴφνης = ἄφνως, suddenly), [in LXX: Wis.17.15, 2Ma.14.17, 3Ma.3.24 * ;]
sudden, unexpected: Luke 21:34, 1 Thessalonians 5:3.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Luke 21:34αἰφνίδιος · suddenlyBut watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3αἰφνίδιος · suddenlyWhile people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.