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sudden

Meaning of “sudden”

Happening unexpectedly or without previous notice.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
3 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Job 22:10

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Every verse containing “sudden”

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Job 22:10
Therefore snares are round about thee, and sudden fear troubleth thee;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 22:10 · retained source text

Therefore snares are round about thee, and sudden feare troubleth thee,

Proverbs 3:25
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 3:25 · retained source text

Be not afraid of sudden feare, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it commeth.

1 Thessalonians 5:3
For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Thessalonians 5:3 · retained source text

For when they shal say, Peace and safety: then sudden destructiō commeth vpon them, as trauaile vpon a woman with childe, and they shall not escape.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Happening without previous notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparations.

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