G160 αἰφνίδιος

Strong's Greek Concordance · 2 KJV occurrences

αἰφνίδιος

aiphnídios

Definition

unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly

KJV Renderings

sudden, unawares

Derivation / Etymology

from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5316 (φαίνω) (compare G1810 (ἐξαίφνης)) (meaning non-apparent);

KJV Verses (2)

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.
1 Thessalonians 5:3For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.