Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
suddenly
Usage: ἐξ-αίφνης (WH, ἐξέφνης, exc. Act.22:6; see App., p. 151, and cf. M, Pr., 35), adv. (ἄφνω), [in LXX chiefly for פִּתְאוֹם ;] suddenly Mrk.13:36, Luk.2:13 9:39, Act.9:3 22:6.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1810
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
13
Books
10
Strong's G1810 Quick Answer
Strong's G1810 ἐξαίφνης (exaiphnes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. exaiphnes (ex-aif'-nace) adv. 1. of a sudden (unexpectedly) [from G1537 and the base of G160] It has 13 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include suddenly. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- exaiphnes (ex-aif'-nace) adv. 1. of a sudden (unexpectedly) [from G1537 and the base of G160]
- Usage
- 13 linked usages
- Books
- 10 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- suddenly
Meaning and Definition
exaiphnes (ex-aif'-nace) adv. 1. of a sudden (unexpectedly) [from G1537 and the base of G160] KJV: suddenly Root(s): G1537, G160 Compare: G1819, G160
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1810. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1810 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render exaiphnes, 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.
suddenly
Mark 13:36
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How Strong's G1810 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 7 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- 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 G1810 (ἐξαίφνης) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Maccabees 4:2 — ἐξαίφνης
- Habakkuk 2:7 — ἐξαίφνης
- Isaiah 47:9 — ἐξαίφνης
- Isaiah 47:9 — ἐξαίφνης
- Jeremiah 6:26 — ἐξαίφνης
Strong's G1810 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 G1810 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.
Strong's G1810 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
7 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Suddenly a great wind came on from the desert, and caught the four corners of the house, And the house fell upon thy children, and they are dead; And I have escaped alone, and am come to tell thee.
But now these two things shall come upon thee suddenly in one day, the loss of children and widowhood shall come suddenly upon thee, for thy sorcery, for the strength of thine enchantments,
O daughter of my people, gird thyself with sackcloth: sprinkle thyself with ashes; make for thyself pitiable lamentation, as the mourning for a beloved son: for misery will come suddenly upon you.
Strong's G1810 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
The Jews suffered great throes of sorrow, and wept much; while their hearts, all things around being lamentable, were set on fire as they bewailed the sudden destruction which was decreed against them.
Usage Excerpts
First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1810.
Suddenly a great wind came on from the desert, and caught the four corners of the house, And the house fell upon thy children, and they are dead; And I have escaped alone, and am come to tell thee.
But now these two things shall come upon thee suddenly in one day, the loss of children and widowhood shall come suddenly upon thee, for thy sorcery, for the strength of thine enchantments,
O daughter of my people, gird thyself with sackcloth: sprinkle thyself with ashes; make for thyself pitiable lamentation, as the mourning for a beloved son: for misery will come suddenly upon you.
Their widows have been multiplied more than the sand of the sea: I have brought young men against the mother, even distress at noonday: I have suddenly cast upon her trembling and anxiety.
Therefore thus saith the Lord; Behold, I devise evils against this family, out of which ye shall not lift up your necks, neither shall ye walk upright speedily: for the time is evil.
For suddenly there shall arise up those that bite him, and they that plot against thee shall awake, and thou shalt be a plunder to them.
Behold, I send forth my messenger, and he shall survey the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come into his temple, even the angel of the covenant, whom ye take pleasure in: behold, he is coming, saith the Lord Almighty.
Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.
And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.
The Jews suffered great throes of sorrow, and wept much; while their hearts, all things around being lamentable, were set on fire as they bewailed the sudden destruction which was decreed against them.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1810, grouped by book.
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Micah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Habakkuk 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Malachi 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1810 FAQ
What does exaiphnes (ἐξαίφνης) mean?
Exaiphnes (Strong's G1810) is a Greek word most simply glossed "suddenly". exaiphnes (ex-aif'-nace) adv. 1. of a sudden (unexpectedly) [from G1537 and the base of G160]
How many times is exaiphnes (ἐξαίφνης) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G1810 across 10 books.
Where can I study exaiphnes (ἐξαίφνης) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1810 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate exaiphnes (ἐξαίφνης)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as suddenly. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1810 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 7 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1810, with linked reader references where each row is available.