Know the Word.

Greek word

aiphnídios

αἰφνίδιος

What it means

unexpected, i.e. suddenly

unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly

Where it comes from

from a compound of A (Α) (as a negative particle) and phaínō (φαίνω) (compare exaíphnēs (ἐξαίφνης)) (meaning non-apparent)

How the King James translates it

  • sudden1

Every place it appears 1

1 Thessalonians5:3
aiphnídios — Greek word meaning “unexpected, i.e. suddenly”