ἐξαίφνης
exaiphnes
and
from ἐκ and the base of αἰφνίδιος; of a sudden (unexpectedly):--suddenly. Compare ἐξάπινα.
Acts 9:3 · Word #10
Lexicon G1810
| Lemma | ἐξαίφνης |
| Transliteration | exaíphnēs |
| Strong's | G1810 |
| In-context | and |
| Literal | suddenly |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐξαίφνης |
| Strong's | G1810 |
SIBI-P1 G1810-01
out-of-suddenness
| Root | ἐξαίφνης (exaiphnēs) |
| Core Meanings | suddenness, unexpectedness, abrupt occurrence, without warning |
| Semantic Range | suddenly, unexpectedly, without warning, abruptly, in an instant |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical narrative and discourse, ἐξαίφνης underscores the abruptness of divine action, revelation, or reversal, highlighting moments when events break into ordinary time without warning, often signaling divine intervention or dramatic change. |
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (Gr,D); indeclinable; functions adverbially to modify a verb, expressing manner or circumstance (sudden, unexpected occurrence). |
| Rendering Rationale | The term combines ἐκ ("out of") with a root related to sudden or unexpected occurrence. Rendering it as "out-of-suddenness" preserves the prepositional force embedded in the word and reflects its adverbial function, indicating that an action emerges from an unexpected moment. |
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Word Usage (5 occurrences of G1810)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark 13:36 | ἐξαίφνης | exaiphnes | suddenly |
| Luke 2:13 | ἐξαίφνης | exaiphnes | suddenly |
| Luke 9:39 | ἐξαίφνης | exaiphnes | suddenly |