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.
Mark 13:36 · Word #3
Lexicon G1810
| Lemma | ἐξαίφνης |
| Transliteration | exaíphnēs |
| Strong's | G1810 |
| Definition | 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. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | suddenly |
| Literal | suddenly |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐξαίφνης |
| Strong's | G1810 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1810-01
suddenly
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (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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