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Strong's G1819 ἐξάπινα (exapina)

Exapina means “suddenly” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1819 — damah (“compare”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1819
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 9

Strong's G1819 Quick Answer

Strong's G1819 ἐξάπινα (exapina) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. exapina (ex-ap'-ee-nah) adv. 1. of a sudden, i.e. unexpectedly [from G1537 and a derivative of the same as G160] It has 13 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include suddenly. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
exapina (ex-ap'-ee-nah) adv. 1. of a sudden, i.e. unexpectedly [from G1537 and a derivative of the same as G160]
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
9 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
suddenly

Meaning and Definition

exapina (ex-ap'-ee-nah) adv. 1. of a sudden, i.e. unexpectedly [from G1537 and a derivative of the same as G160] KJV: suddenly Root(s): G1537, G160 Compare: G1810

Original Word
ἐξάπινα
Transliteration
exapina
Derivation
Root: αἰφνίδιος R1: 1537 R2: 160
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1819. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

suddenly

Usage: ἐξάπινα = ἐξαπίνης, ἐξαίφνης (which see), [in LXX for פִּתְאוֹם, etc. ;] suddenly: Mrk.9:8.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1819 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render exapina, 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 9:8

How Strong's G1819 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 9 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 G1819 (ἐξάπινα) appears 12 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1819 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 G1819 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Mark 9:8 KJV

And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.

Strong's G1819 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

9 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 21:4 Septuagint / Brenton

He shall not defile himself suddenly among his people to profane himself.

Numbers 4:20 Septuagint / Brenton

And so they shall by no means go in to look suddenly upon the holy things, and die.

Numbers 6:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And if anyone should die suddenly by him, immediately the head of his vow shall be defiled; and he shall shave his head in whatever day he shall be purified: on the seventh day he shall be shaved.

Strong's G1819 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Maccabees 1:30 Septuagint / Brenton

and spoke peaceable words unto them, but all was deceit: for when they had given him credence, he fell suddenly upon the city, and smote it very sore, and destroyed much people of Israel.

Wisdom of Sirach 5:7 Septuagint / Brenton

Make no tarrying to turn to the Lord, And put not off from day to day: For suddenly shall the wrath of the Lord come forth, And in thy security thou shalt be destroyed, And perish in the day of vengeance.

Wisdom of Sirach 11:21 Septuagint / Brenton

Marvel not at the works of sinners; But trust in the Lord, and abide in thy labor: For it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord on the sudden to make a poor man rich.

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1819.

Leviticus 21:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He shall not defile himself suddenly among his people to profane himself.
Numbers 4:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And so they shall by no means go in to look suddenly upon the holy things, and die.
Numbers 6:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And if anyone should die suddenly by him, immediately the head of his vow shall be defiled; and he shall shave his head in whatever day he shall be purified: on the seventh day he shall be shaved.
Numbers 35:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But if he should thrust him suddenly, not through enmity, or cast anything upon him, not from an ambuscade,
Joshua 11:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Joshua and all the men of war came upon them at the water of Merom suddenly; and they attacked them in the hill country.
2 Chronicles 29:36 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced, because God had prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly.
Psalms 63:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
To shoot in secret at the blameless; They will shoot him suddenly, and will not fear.
Psalms 72:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
How have they become desolate! Suddenly they have failed: they have perished because of their iniquity.
Isaiah 48:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and they have proceeded out of my mouth, and it became well known; I wrought suddenly, and the events came to pass.
Mark 9:8 New Testament, KJV
And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.
1 Maccabees 1:30 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and spoke peaceable words unto them, but all was deceit: for when they had given him credence, he fell suddenly upon the city, and smote it very sore, and destroyed much people of Israel.
Wisdom of Sirach 5:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Make no tarrying to turn to the Lord, And put not off from day to day: For suddenly shall the wrath of the Lord come forth, And in thy security thou shalt be destroyed, And perish in the day of vengeance.
Wisdom of Sirach 11:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Marvel not at the works of sinners; But trust in the Lord, and abide in thy labor: For it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord on the sudden to make a poor man rich.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1819, grouped by book.

Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joshua 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1819 FAQ

What does exapina (ἐξάπινα) mean?

Exapina (Strong's G1819) is a Greek word most simply glossed "suddenly". exapina (ex-ap'-ee-nah) adv. 1. of a sudden, i.e. unexpectedly [from G1537 and a derivative of the same as G160]

How many times is exapina (ἐξάπινα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G1819 across 9 books.

Where can I study exapina (ἐξάπινα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1819 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate exapina (ἐξάπινα)?

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 G1819 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 9 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1819, with linked reader references where each row is available.