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.
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.
ὅταν γὰρ λέγωσιν, Εἰρήνη καὶ ἀσφάλεια, τότε αἰφνίδιος αὐτοῖς ἐφίσταται ὄλεθρος, ὥσπερ ἡ ὠδὶν τῇ ἐν γαστρὶ ἐχούσῃ, καὶ οὐ μὴ ἐκφύγωσιν.
ὅταν γὰρ λέγωσιν, εἰρήνη καὶ ἀσφάλεια, τότε αἰφνίδιος αὐτοῖς ἐφίσταται ὄλεθρος, ὥςπερ ἡ ὠδὶν τῇ ἐν γαστρὶ ἐχούσῃ, καὶ οὐ μὴ ἐκφύγωσιν.
αἰφνίδιος , adjective, aiphnidios — sudden (value 855)
G160,
αἰφνίδιος aiphnídios, aheef-nid'-ee-os; from a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and G5316 (compare G1810) (meaning non-apparent); unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly:—sudden, unawares.unexpected, sudden, unforeseen
Used in 2 Verses, 2 Books 2  Occurrence Count
ἀσφάλεια , feminine noun, asphaleia — certainty, security (value 748)
G803,
ἀσφάλεια aspháleia, as-fal'-i-ah; from G804; security (literally or figuratively):—certainty, safety.firmness, stability
certainty, undoubted truth
security from enemies and dangers, safety
Used in 3 Verses, 3 Books 3  Occurrence Count
αὐτός , pronoun, autos — (1) self (emphatic) (2) he, she, it (used for the third person pronoun) (3) the same (value 971)
G846,
αὐτός autós, ow-tos'; from the particle αὖ aû (perhaps akin to the base of G109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:—her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare G848.himself, herself, themselves, itself
he, she, it
the same
Used in 3781 Verses, 27 Books 5773  Occurrence Count
γάρ , conjunction, gar — for, indeed (a conjunction used to express cause, explanation, inference or continuation) (value 104)
G1063,
γάρ gár, gar; a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):—and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.Used in 1016 Verses, 27 Books 1067  Occurrence Count
γαστήρ , feminine noun, gastēr — the belly (value 612)
G1064,
γαστήρ gastḗr, gas-tare'; of uncertain derivation; the stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand:—belly, + with child, womb.the belly
the womb
the stomach
a glutton, gormandiser, a man who is as it were all stomach
Used in 9 Verses, 6 Books 9  Occurrence Count
εἰρήνη , feminine noun, eirēnē — one, peace, quietness, rest (value 181)
G1515,
εἰρήνη eirḗnē, i-ray'-nay; probably from a primary verb εἴρω eírō (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity:—one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.a state of national tranquillity
exemption from the rage and havoc of war
peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord
security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous)
of the Messiah's peace
the way that leads to peace (salvation)
of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is
the blessed state of devout and upright men after death
Used in 86 Verses, 26 Books 92  Occurrence Count
ἐκφεύγω , verb, ekpheugō — to flee away (value 1733)
G1628,
ἐκφεύγω ekpheúgō, ek-fyoo'-go; from G1537 and G5343; to flee out:—escape, flee.to flee out of, flee away
to seek safety in flight
to escape
Used in 7 Verses, 6 Books 7  Occurrence Count
ἐν , preposition, en — in, on, at, by, with (value 55)
G1722,
ἐν en, en; a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:—about, after, against, + almost, × altogether, among, × as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), × mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, × outwardly, one, × quickly, × shortly, (speedi-)ly, × that, × there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.Used in 2127 Verses, 27 Books 2799  Occurrence Count
ἐφίστημι , verb, ephistēmi — to set upon, set up, to stand upon, be present (value 1073)
G2186,
ἐφίστημι ephístēmi, ef-is'-tay-mee; from G1909 and G2476; to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal); --assault, come (in, to, unto, upon), be at hand (instant), present, stand (before, by, over).to place at, place upon, place over
to stand by, be present
to stand over one, place one's self above
used esp. of persons coming upon one suddenly
an angel, of the advent of angels
of dreams
of evils coming upon one
to be at hand
be ready,
of time
to come upon
of rain
Used in 21 Verses, 4 Books 21  Occurrence Count
ἔχω , verb, echō — to have, hold (value 1405)
G2192,
ἔχω échō, ekh'-o; a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):—be (able, × hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), × conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, × sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.to have, i.e. to hold
to have (hold) in the hand, in the sense of wearing, to have (hold) possession of the mind (refers to alarm, agitating emotions, etc.), to hold fast keep, to have or comprise or involve, to regard or consider or hold as
to have i.e. own, possess
external things such as pertain to property or riches or furniture or utensils or goods or food etc.
used of those joined to any one by the bonds of natural blood or marriage or friendship or duty or law etc, of attendance or companionship
to hold one's self or find one's self so and so, to be in such or such a condition
to hold one's self to a thing, to lay hold of a thing, to adhere or cling to
to be closely joined to a person or a thing
Used in 628 Verses, 27 Books 710  Occurrence Count
καί , conjunction, kai — and, even, also (value 31)
G2532,
καί kaí, kahee; apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:—and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.and, also, even, indeed, but
Used in 5227 Verses, 27 Books 9277  Occurrence Count
λέγω , verb, legō — to say (value 838)
G3004,
†λέγω légō, leg'-o; a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:—ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.to say, to speak
affirm over, maintain
to teach
to exhort, advise, to command, direct
to point out with words, intend, mean, mean to say
to call by name, to call, name
to speak out, speak of, mention
Used in 1244 Verses, 25 Books 1343  Occurrence Count
μή , particle, mē — not, that...not, lest (used for qualified negation) (value 48)
G3361,
μή mḗ, may; a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether:—any but (that), × forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also G3362, G3363, G3364, G3372, G3373, G3375, G3378.Used in 927 Verses, 27 Books 1053  Occurrence Count
οὐ μή , particle, ou mē — anymore, at all, neither, never (value 518)
G3364,
οὐ μή ou mḗ, oo may; i.e. G3756 and G3361; a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all:—any more, at all, by any (no) means, neither, never, no (at all), in no case (wise), nor ever, not (at all, in any wise). Compare G3378.never, certainly not, not at all, by no means
Used in 84 Verses, 13 Books 85  Occurrence Count
ὁ , article, ho — the (value 70)
G3588,
ὁ ho, ho; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):—the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than "the" counted
Used in 7051 Verses, 27 Books 20257  Occurrence Count
ὄλεθρος , masculine noun, olethros — destruction, death (value 484)
G3639,
ὄλεθρος ólethros, ol'-eth-ros; from a primary ὄλλυμι óllymi (to destroy; a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment:—destruction.ruin, destroy, death
for the destruction of the flesh, said of the external ills and troubles by which the lusts of the flesh are subdued and destroyed
Used in 4 Verses, 4 Books 4  Occurrence Count
ὅταν , particle, hotan — whenever (value 421)
G3752,
ὅταν hótan, hot'-an; from G3753 and G302; whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as:—as long (soon) as, that, + till, when(-soever), while.when, whenever, as long as, as soon as
Used in 118 Verses, 17 Books 122  Occurrence Count
οὐ , particle, ou — not, no (value 470)
G3756,
οὐ ou, oo; a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not:—+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also G3364, G3372.no, not; in direct questions expecting an affirmative answer
Used in 1408 Verses, 26 Books 1635  Occurrence Count
τότε , adverb, tote — then, at that time (value 675)
G5119,
τότε tóte, tot'-eh; from (the neuter of) G3588 and G3753; the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution):—that time, then.Used in 157 Verses, 14 Books 159  Occurrence Count
ὠδίν , feminine noun, ōdin — a birth pang (value 864)
G5604,
ὠδίν ōdín, o-deen'; akin to G3601; a pang or throe, especially of childbirth:—pain, sorrow, travail.the pain of childbirth, travail pain, birth pangs
intolerable anguish, in reference to the dire calamities precede the advent of the Messiah
Used in 4 Verses, 4 Books 4  Occurrence Count
ὥσπερ , adverb, hōsper — just as, even as (value 1185)
G5618,
ὥσπερ hṓsper, hoce'-per; from G5613 and G4007; just as, i.e. exactly like:—(even, like) as.Used in 42 Verses, 13 Books 42  Occurrence Count
| 1 Thessalonians 5:3Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| 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. |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 13779) |
| ὅταν γὰρ λέγωσιν, Εἰρήνη καὶ ἀσφάλεια, τότε αἰφνίδιος αὐτοῖς ἐφίσταται ὄλεθρος, ὥσπερ ἡ ὠδὶν τῇ ἐν γαστρὶ ἐχούσῃ, καὶ οὐ μὴ ἐκφύγωσιν. |
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| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| For |
G1063gar |
γάρ |
104 |
| when |
G3752hotan |
ὅταν |
421 |
| they shall say, |
G3004legō |
λέγω |
838 |
| Peace |
G1515eirēnē |
εἰρήνη |
181 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| safety; |
G803asphaleia |
ἀσφάλεια |
748 |
| then |
G5119tote |
τότε |
675 |
| sudden |
G160aiphnidios |
αἰφνίδιος |
855 |
| destruction |
G3639olethros |
ὄλεθρος |
484 |
| cometh |
G2186ephistēmi |
ἐφίστημι |
1073 |
| upon them, |
G846autos |
αὐτός |
971 |
| as |
G5618hōsper |
ὥσπερ |
1185 |
| travail |
G5604ōdin |
ὠδίν |
864 |
| upon |
G3588ho |
ὁ |
70 |
| a woman with |
G1722en |
ἐν |
55 |
| child; |
G1064gastēr |
γαστήρ |
612 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| they shall |
G2192echō |
ἔχω |
1405 |
| not |
G3361mē |
μή |
48 |
| escape. |
G1628ekpheugō |
ἐκφεύγω |
1733 |
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