Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
sudden
Usage: 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: Luk.21:34, 1Th.5:3.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G160
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
5
Strong's G160 Quick Answer
Strong's G160 αἰφνίδιος (aiphnidios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. aiphnidios (aif-nid'-ee-os) adj. 1. unexpected 2. (adverbially) suddenly It has 5 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include sudden. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- aiphnidios (aif-nid'-ee-os) adj. 1. unexpected 2. (adverbially) suddenly
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- sudden
Meaning and Definition
aiphnidios (aif-nid'-ee-os) adj. 1. unexpected 2. (adverbially) suddenly [from a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and G5316 (meaning non-apparent)] KJV: sudden, unawares Root(s): G1, G5316 Compare: G1810, G1819
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G160. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G160 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render aiphnidios, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
sudden
1 Thessalonians 5:3
How Strong's G160 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 3 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G160 (αἰφνίδιος) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 14:17 — αἰφνίδιον
- 3 Maccabees 3:24 — αἰφνιδίου
- Wisdom of Solomon 17:14 — αἰφνίδιος
Strong's G160 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G160 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
For 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.
Strong's G160 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Now Simon, Judas’ brother, had joined battle with Nicanor, but was somewhat discomfited through the sudden silence of his enemies.
Having then, received certain proofs that these Jews bear us every sort of ill-will, we must look forward to the possibility of some sudden tumult among ourselves, when these impious men may turn traitors and barbarous enemies.
But they sleeping the same sleep that night, Which was indeed intolerable, And which came upon them out of the bottoms of inevitable hell,
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G160.
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.
For 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.
Now Simon, Judas’ brother, had joined battle with Nicanor, but was somewhat discomfited through the sudden silence of his enemies.
Having then, received certain proofs that these Jews bear us every sort of ill-will, we must look forward to the possibility of some sudden tumult among ourselves, when these impious men may turn traitors and barbarous enemies.
But they sleeping the same sleep that night, Which was indeed intolerable, And which came upon them out of the bottoms of inevitable hell,
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G160, grouped by book.
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G160 FAQ
What does aiphnidios (αἰφνίδιος) mean?
Aiphnidios (Strong's G160) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sudden". aiphnidios (aif-nid'-ee-os) adj. 1. unexpected 2. (adverbially) suddenly
How many times is aiphnidios (αἰφνίδιος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G160 across 5 books.
Where can I study aiphnidios (αἰφνίδιος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G160 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate aiphnidios (αἰφνίδιος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sudden. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G160 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G160, with linked reader references where each row is available.