ἐξαίφνης

exaíphnēs

suddenly

In an instantaneous or unexpected manner, without warning; emphasizes the abruptness or swiftness with which something occurs. Often used to describe an event or action happening without anticipation or prior indication.

G1810

Mark 13:36 · Word #3

Lexicon G1810

Lemmaἐξαίφνης
Transliterationexaíphnēs
Strong'sG1810
DefinitionIn an instantaneous or unexpected manner, without warning; emphasizes the abruptness or swiftness with which something occurs. Often used to describe an event or action happening without anticipation or prior indication.

Morphology ADV All morphology codes

Part of Speech ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

Common Translation

Phrasesuddenly
Literalsuddenly

Lexical Info

Lemmaἐξαίφνης
Strong'sG1810

SIBI-P1 Translation G1810-01

suddenly

Morphological NotesAdverb (Gr,D); invariable form describing manner, with no case, gender, or number inflection.
Rendering Rationale"Suddenly" directly conveys the core sense of abrupt, unexpected occurrence inherent in the αἰφν- root, intensified by ἐξ-. As an adverb, it modifies an action by describing the manner in which it happens—abruptly and without warning.

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