- Original: ἐξαίφνης - Transliteration: Exaiphnes - Phonetic: ex-ah'-eef-nace - Definition: 1. of a sudden, suddenly, unexpectedly - Origin: from G1537 and the base of G160 - TDNT entry: None - Part(s) of speech: Adverb - Strong's: From G1537 and the base of G160 ; of a sudden (unexpectedly): - suddenly. Compare G1819 . Total KJV Occurrences: 4 • suddenly, 4 Luke 2:13; Luke 9:39; Act 9:3; Act 22:6