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This concept is woven throughout Scripture, highlighting the sovereignty and omnipotence of God, who acts in His perfect timing. Old Testament References In the Old Testament, "suddenly" is frequently used to describe the abruptness of God's actions, whether in judgment or deliverance. For instance, in <a href="/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3</a> , God declares, "I foretold the former things long ago; they came out of My mouth; I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass." This passage underscores God's ability to fulfill His promises and prophecies in an unexpected manner, emphasizing His control over history. Another notable instance is found in <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> , where the coming of the Lord is described: "Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming, says the LORD of Hosts." This prophecy points to the sudden arrival of the Messiah, a pivotal moment in redemptive history. New Testament References In the New Testament, "suddenly" often marks the manifestation of God's power through the Holy Spirit or the fulfillment of Christ's promises. <a href="/acts/2-2.htm">Acts 2:2</a> describes the day of Pentecost: "Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting." This sudden event signifies the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, empowering the apostles for their mission and marking the birth of the Church. Similarly, in <a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Acts 9:3</a> , the conversion of Saul (later Paul) is marked by a sudden divine encounter: "As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him." This unexpected intervention by Christ transformed Saul from a persecutor of Christians to a devoted apostle, illustrating the transformative power of God's sudden actions. Theological Implications The suddenness of God's actions serves as a reminder of His omnipotence and the unpredictability of His plans from a human perspective. Believers are encouraged to remain vigilant and faithful, knowing that God can intervene at any moment. The sudden return of Christ, as described in passages like <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2</a> , "For you are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night," calls Christians to live in a state of readiness and anticipation. Practical Applications In the life of a believer, the concept of "suddenly" can be both a source of hope and a call to preparedness. It reassures Christians that God is actively working in their lives and the world, often in unexpected ways. This understanding encourages trust in God's timing and His ability to bring about change and deliverance when least expected.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/869.htm">869. aphno -- suddenly</a> ... 868, 869. aphno. 870 . suddenly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: aphno Phonetic Spelling: (af'-no) Short Definition: suddenly Definition: suddenly. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/869.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1810.htm">1810. exaiphnes -- suddenly</a> ... suddenly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: exaiphnes Phonetic Spelling: (ex-ah'-eef-nace) Short Definition: suddenly, unexpectedly Definition: suddenly ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1810.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1819.htm">1819. exapina -- suddenly</a> ... suddenly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: exapina Phonetic Spelling: (ex-ap'-ee-nah) Short Definition: suddenly Definition: suddenly, unexpectedly. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1819.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/160.htm">160. aiphnidios -- sudden</a> ... unexpected, sudden. Word Origin from aiphnes (suddenly) Definition sudden NASB Word Usage suddenly (2). sudden, unawares. From a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/160.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/5035.htm">5035. tachu -- quickly</a> ... Neuter singular of tachus (as adverb); shortly, ie Without delay, soon, or (by surprise) suddenly, or (by implication, of ease) readily -- lightly, quickly. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5035.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/726.htm">726. harpazo -- to seize, catch up, snatch away</a> ... 726 -- properly, seize by force; up, suddenly and decisively -- like someone seizing bounty (spoil, a prize); to take by an of force (ie covertly or secretly). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/726.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5030.htm">5030. tacheos -- quickly, hastily</a> ... hastily, quickly, shortly. Adverb from tachus; briefly, ie (in time) speedily, or (in manner) rapidly -- hastily, quickly, shortly, soon, suddenly. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5030.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6597.htm">6597. pithom -- suddenness, suddenly</a> ... 6596, 6597. pithom. 6598 . suddenness, suddenly. Transliteration: pithom Phonetic Spelling: (pith-ome') Short Definition: suddenly. ... /hebrew/6597.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6621.htm">6621. petha -- suddenness</a> ... 6620, 6621. petha. 6622 . suddenness. Transliteration: petha Phonetic Spelling: (peh'-thah) Short Definition: suddenly. ... at an instant, suddenly, very. ... /hebrew/6621.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7281.htm">7281. rega -- a moment</a> ... Word Origin from raga Definition a moment NASB Word Usage instant (1), instantly (2), moment (14), momentary* (1), suddenly (3), while (1). ... /hebrew/7281.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7280.htm">7280. raga' -- to disturb</a> ... break, divide, find ease, be a moment, cause, give, make to rest, make suddenly A primitive root; properly, to toss violently and ... /hebrew/7280.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/4118.htm">4118. maher -- hastening, speedy, swift</a> ... hasteth. hasteth, hastily, at once, quickly, soon, speedily, suddenly From mahar; properly, hurrying; hence (adverbially) in a hurry ... /hebrew/4118.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/2727.htm">2727. charag -- to quake</a> ... be afraid. A primitive root; properly, to leap suddenly, ie (by implication) to be dismayed -- be afraid. 2726, 2727. charag. 2728 . Strong's Numbers. /hebrew/2727.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/926.htm">926. bahal -- to disturb, terrify</a> ... A primitive root; to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), ie (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously ... /hebrew/926.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8160.htm">8160. shaah -- a brief time, moment</a> ... Word Origin (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to shaah Definition a brief time, moment NASB Word Usage immediately (3), suddenly (1), while (1). hour. ... /hebrew/8160.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1272.htm">1272. barach -- to go through, flee</a> ... A primitive root; to bolt, ie Figuratively, to flee suddenly -- chase (away); drive away, fain, flee (away), put to flight, make haste, reach, run away, shoot. ... /hebrew/1272.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2648.htm">2648. chaphaz -- to be in trepidation, hurry or alarm</a> ... make haste away, tremble. A primitive root; properly, to start up suddenly, ie (by implication) to hasten away, to fear -- (make) haste (away), tremble. ... /hebrew/2648.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_resurrection_will_happen.htm">Whether the Resurrection Will Happen Suddenly or by Degrees?</a> ... OF THE TIME AND MANNER OF THE RESURRECTION (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the resurrection will happen suddenly or by degrees? Objection ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the resurrection will happen.htm<a href="/library/unknown/the_gospel_of_nicodemus_/chapter_8_24_and_behold.htm">And, Behold, Suddenly Hades Trembled, and the Gates of Death and ...</a> ... Latin. Second Version. Chapter 8 (24). And, behold, suddenly Hades trembled, and the gates of death and the bolts were shattered? ... /.../unknown/the gospel of nicodemus /chapter 8 24 and behold.htm<a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_v_but_that_a.htm">But that a Light is Suddenly Kindled in the Soul...</a> ... Chapter V. But that a light is suddenly kindled in the soul? But that a light is suddenly kindled in the soul, as by a fire leaping ... //christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen against celsus/chapter v but that a.htm<a href="/library/rolle/the_fire_of_love/chapter_ii_that_no_man.htm">That no Man May Suddenly Come to High Devotion, nor be Wet with ...</a> ... THE FIRE OF LOVE. BOOK I CHAPTER II THAT NO MAN MAY SUDDENLY COME TO HIGH DEVOTION, NOR BE WET WITH THE SWEETNESS OF CONTEMPLATION. ... //christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/chapter ii that no man.htm<a href="/library/archelaus/the_acts_of_the_disputation_with_the_heresiarch_manes/46_next_morning_however_archelaus.htm">Next Morning, However, Archelaus Suddenly Made his Appearance at ...</a> ... 46 Next morning, however, Archelaus suddenly made his appearance at this residence in which Diodorus was? Next morning, however ... /.../46 next morning however archelaus.htm<a href="/library/julian/revelations_of_divine_love/chapter_iv_i_saw.htm">"I Saw . . . As it were in the Time of his Passion . . . And in ...</a> ... And in the same Shewing suddenly the Trinity filled my heart with utmost joy". ... And in the same Shewing suddenly the Trinity filled my heart with utmost joy" ... //christianbookshelf.org/julian/revelations of divine love/chapter iv i saw.htm<a href="/library/macdonald/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind/chapter_18_a_few_nights.htm">A Few Nights after This, Diamond Woke up Suddenly...</a> ... Chapter 18 A few nights after this, Diamond woke up suddenly? A few nights after this, Diamond woke up suddenly, believing he ... /.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 18 a few nights.htm<a href="/library/arnobius/the_seven_books_of_arnobius_against_the_heathen/3_since_this_is_so.htm">Since this is So, and Since no Strange Influence Has Suddenly ...</a> ... Book I. 3 Since this is so, and since no strange influence has suddenly manifested itself to break? Since this is so, and since ... /.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/3 since this is so.htm<a href="/library/cyprian/three_books_of_testimonies_against_the_jews/89_that_the_end_of.htm">That the End of the World Comes Suddenly.</a> ... Third Book. 89. That the end of the world comes suddenly. The apostle says: "The day of the Lord shall so come as a thief in the night. ... /.../cyprian/three books of testimonies against the jews/89 that the end of.htm<a href="/library/tertullian/the_five_books_against_marcion/chapter_ii_why_christs_coming_should.htm">Why Christ's Coming Should be Previously Announced.</a> ... Announced. Coming then at once to the point, [3103] I have to encounter the question, Whether Christ ought to have come so suddenly? [3104 ... /.../the five books against marcion/chapter ii why christs coming should.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/suddenly.htm">Suddenly (87 Occurrences)</a> ...Suddenly (87 Occurrences). Matthew 8:24 But suddenly there arose a great storm on the Lake, so that the waves threatened to engulf the boat; but He was asleep. ... /s/suddenly.htm - 32k<a href="/topical/s/sudden.htm">Sudden (33 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (a.) Hasty; violent; rash; precipitate. 4. (adv.) Suddenly; unexpectedly. ... (BBE). Joshua 10:9 Joshua therefore came on them suddenly. ... /s/sudden.htm - 15k<a href="/topical/i/instant.htm">Instant (19 Occurrences)</a> ... Numbers 6:9 And when the dead dieth beside him in an instant, suddenly, and he hath defiled the head of his separation, then he hath shaved his head in the day ... /i/instant.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/s/surprise.htm">Surprise (27 Occurrences)</a> ... or taken unawares, by some act or event which could not reasonably be foreseen; emotion excited by what is sudden and strange; a suddenly excited feeling of ... /s/surprise.htm - 15k<a href="/topical/b/bolt.htm">Bolt (5 Occurrences)</a> ... 14. (vi) To start forth like a bolt or arrow; to spring abruptly; to come or go suddenly; to dart; as, to bolt out of the room. 15. ... /b/bolt.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/c/collapse.htm">Collapse (9 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (vi) To fail suddenly and completely, like something hollow when subject to too much pressure; to undergo a collapse; as, Maximilian's government collapsed ... /c/collapse.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/s/start.htm">Start (50 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (vi) To leap; to jump. 2. (vi) To move suddenly, as with a spring or leap, from surprise, pain, or other sudden feeling or emotion, or by a voluntary act. ... /s/start.htm - 23k<a href="/topical/u/unexpectedly.htm">Unexpectedly (5 Occurrences)</a> ... Luke 21:34 "So be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day will come on you suddenly. ... /u/unexpectedly.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/f/flashed.htm">Flashed (12 Occurrences)</a> ... Luke 24:4 At this they were in great perplexity, when suddenly there stood by them two men whose raiment flashed like lightning. (WEY). ... /f/flashed.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/r/remedy.htm">Remedy (6 Occurrences)</a> ... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs 6:15 Therefore his calamity will come suddenly. He will be broken suddenly, and that without remedy. ... /r/remedy.htm - 8k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Narnia_Voyage-Dawn-Treader.html">What are the Christian themes in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/watch-and-pray.html">What does it mean to watch and pray? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/sinners-in-the-hands-of-an-angry-God.html">What is the “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” sermon? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/suddenly.htm">Suddenly: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Suddenly (87 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Matthew 8:24</a> But suddenly there arose a great storm on the Lake, so that the waves threatened to engulf the boat; but He was asleep. (WEY)<a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Matthew 17:3</a> And suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them conversing with Him. (WEY)<a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Matthew 28:9</a> And then suddenly they saw Jesus coming to meet them. "Peace be to you," He said. And they came and clasped His feet, bowing to the ground before Him. (WEY NIV)<a href="/mark/9-8.htm">Mark 9:8</a> Suddenly looking around, they saw no one with them any more, except Jesus only. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV)<a href="/mark/13-36.htm">Mark 13:36</a> lest coming suddenly he might find you sleeping. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/2-9.htm">Luke 2:9</a> when suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round them; and they were filled with terror. (WEY NAS)<a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Luke 2:13</a> Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying, (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/9-30.htm">Luke 9:30</a> And suddenly there were two men conversing with Him, who were Moses and Elijah. (WEY)<a href="/luke/9-39.htm">Luke 9:39</a> Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Luke 21:34</a> "So be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day will come on you suddenly. (WEB WEY ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Luke 24:4</a> At this they were in great perplexity, when suddenly there stood by them two men whose raiment flashed like lightning. (WEY DBY NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/1-10.htm">Acts 1:10</a> But, while they stood intently gazing into the sky as He went, suddenly there were two men in white garments standing by them, (WEY NIV)<a href="/acts/2-2.htm">Acts 2:2</a> Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Acts 8:39</a> When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, and the eunuch didn't see him any more, for he went on his way rejoicing. (See NIV)<a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Acts 9:3</a> As he traveled, it happened that he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/10-30.htm">Acts 10:30</a> "Just at this hour, three days ago," replied Cornelius, "I was offering afternoon prayer in my house, when suddenly a man in shining raiment stood in front of me, (WEY NIV)<a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7</a> Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell; and, striking Peter on the side, he woke him and said, "Rise quickly." Instantly the chains dropped off his wrists. (WEY NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/12-10.htm">Acts 12:10</a> And passing through the first ward and the second, they came to the iron gate leading into the city. This opened to them of itself; and, going out, they passed on through one of the streets, and then suddenly the angel left him. (WEY NIV)<a href="/acts/16-26.htm">Acts 16:26</a> Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were loosened. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/22-6.htm">Acts 22:6</a> It happened that, as I made my journey, and came close to Damascus, about noon, suddenly there shone from the sky a great light around me. (WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/28-6.htm">Acts 28:6</a> But they expected that he would have swollen or fallen down dead suddenly, but when they watched for a long time and saw nothing bad happen to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm">2 Corinthians 1:17</a> If then I had such a purpose, did I seem to be changing suddenly? or am I guided in my purposes by the flesh, saying, Yes, today, and, No, tomorrow? (BBE)<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a> for when they may say, Peace and surety, then sudden destruction doth stand by them, as the travail 'doth' her who is with child, and they shall not escape; (See NAS NIV)<a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">1 Timothy 5:22</a> Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. (KJV)<a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Revelation 3:3</a> Be mindful, therefore, of the lessons you have received and heard. Continually lay them to heart, and repent. If, however, you fail to rouse yourself and keep awake, I shall come upon you suddenly like a thief, and you will certainly not know the hour at which I shall come to judge you. (WEY)<a href="/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7</a> for behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and behold, my sheaf arose and also stood upright; and behold, your sheaves came around, and bowed down to my sheaf." (See NIV)<a href="/exodus/19-22.htm">Exodus 19:22</a> And let the priests who come near to the Lord make themselves holy, for fear that the Lord may come on them suddenly. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/19-24.htm">Exodus 19:24</a> And the Lord said to him, Go down, and you and Aaron may come up; but let not the priests and the people make their way through to the Lord, or he will come on them suddenly. (BBE)<a href="/numbers/6-9.htm">Numbers 6:9</a> "'If any man dies very suddenly beside him, and he defiles the head of his separation; then he shall shave his head in the day of his cleansing. On the seventh day he shall shave it. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/12-4.htm">Numbers 12:4</a> Yahweh spoke suddenly to Moses, to Aaron, and to Miriam, "You three come out to the Tent of Meeting!" The three of them came out. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/numbers/16-42.htm">Numbers 16:42</a> It happened, when the congregation was assembled against Moses and against Aaron, that they looked toward the Tent of Meeting: and behold, the cloud covered it, and the glory of Yahweh appeared. (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/35-22.htm">Numbers 35:22</a> "'But if he thrust him suddenly without enmity, or hurled on him anything without lying in wait, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/7-4.htm">Deuteronomy 7:4</a> For they will turn away thy son from following me, that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and destroy thee suddenly. (KJV WBS)<a href="/joshua/10-9.htm">Joshua 10:9</a> Joshua therefore came on them suddenly. He went up from Gilgal all night. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/joshua/11-7.htm">Joshua 11:7</a> So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly, and fell on them. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/judges/14-5.htm">Judges 14:5</a> Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnah, and came to the vineyards of Timnah: and behold, a young lion roared against him. (See NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/4-19.htm">1 Samuel 4:19</a> And his daughter-in-law, Phinehas wife, was with child, near to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father-in-law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and brought forth; for her pains came upon her. (See JPS BBE)<a href="/1_samuel/25-20.htm">1 Samuel 25:20</a> Now while she was going down under cover of the mountain on her ass, David and his men came down against her, and suddenly she came face to face with them. (BBE)<a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">2 Samuel 15:14</a> And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword. (KJV WBS)<a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">2 Kings 2:11</a> And while they went on their way, going on talking together, suddenly there were carriages and horses of fire separating them from one another and Elijah went up to heaven in a great wind. (BBE NIV)<a href="/2_kings/13-21.htm">2 Kings 13:21</a> It happened, as they were burying a man, that behold, they spied a band; and they cast the man into the tomb of Elisha: and as soon as the man touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet. (See NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36</a> Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, because of that which God had prepared for the people: for the thing was done suddenly. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/job/5-3.htm">Job 5:3</a> I have seen the foolish taking root, but suddenly I cursed his habitation. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/5-13.htm">Job 5:13</a> He takes the wise in their secret designs, and the purposes of the twisted are cut off suddenly. (BBE)<a href="/job/9-23.htm">Job 9:23</a> If the scourge kills suddenly, he will mock at the trial of the innocent. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS)<a href="/job/9-26.htm">Job 9:26</a> They go rushing on like reed-boats, like an eagle dropping suddenly on its food. (BBE)<a href="/job/21-13.htm">Job 21:13</a> Their days come to an end without trouble, and suddenly they go down to the underworld. (BBE NAS)<a href="/job/22-10.htm">Job 22:10</a> Therefore round about thee 'are' snares, And trouble thee doth fear suddenly. (YLT)<a href="/job/34-20.htm">Job 34:20</a> Suddenly they come to an end, even in the middle of the night: the blow comes on the men of wealth, and they are gone, and the strong are taken away without the hand of man. (BBE)<a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalms 2:12</a> Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, For his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all they that take refuge in him. (See JPS)<a href="/psalms/6-10.htm">Psalms 6:10</a> May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS)<a href="/psalms/55-15.htm">Psalms 55:15</a> Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them. (WEB ASV BBE)<a href="/psalms/64-4.htm">Psalms 64:4</a> to shoot innocent men from ambushes. They shoot at him suddenly and fearlessly. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/64-7.htm">Psalms 64:7</a> But God will shoot at them. They will be suddenly struck down with an arrow. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/73-19.htm">Psalms 73:19</a> How they are suddenly destroyed! They are completely swept away with terrors. (WEB BBE DBY NIV)<a href="/proverbs/6-15.htm">Proverbs 6:15</a> Therefore his calamity will come suddenly. He will be broken suddenly, and that without remedy. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/proverbs/7-22.htm">Proverbs 7:22</a> The simple man goes after her, like an ox going to its death, like a roe pulled by a cord; (See NAS)<a href="/proverbs/23-5.htm">Proverbs 23:5</a> Are your eyes lifted up to it? it is gone: for wealth takes to itself wings, like an eagle in flight up to heaven. (See RSV)<a href="/proverbs/24-22.htm">Proverbs 24:22</a> for their calamity will rise suddenly; the destruction from them both-who knows? (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Proverbs 28:18</a> Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. (WEB NIV)<a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Proverbs 29:1</a> He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/ecclesiastes/9-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:12</a> For man also doesn't know his time. As the fish that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare, even so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falls suddenly on them. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/isaiah/5-26.htm">Isaiah 5:26</a> And he will let a flag be lifted up as a sign to a far-off nation, whistling to them from the ends of the earth: and they will come quickly and suddenly. (BBE)<a href="/isaiah/29-5.htm">Isaiah 29:5</a> But the multitude of your foes will be like fine dust, and the multitude of the ruthless ones like chaff that blows away. Yes, it will be in an instant, suddenly. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/isaiah/30-13.htm">Isaiah 30:13</a> therefore this iniquity shall be to you like a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking comes suddenly in an instant. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/isaiah/47-9.htm">Isaiah 47:9</a> But these two things will come on you suddenly in one day, the loss of children and of husband: in full measure they will come on you, for all your secret arts, and all your wonders. (BBE NAS)<a href="/isaiah/47-11.htm">Isaiah 47:11</a> Therefore evil will come on you; you won't know when it dawns: and mischief wil fall on you; you will not be able to put it away: and desolation shall come on you suddenly, which you don't know. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3</a> I have declared the former things from of old; yes, they went forth out of my mouth, and I showed them: suddenly I did them, and they happened. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/isaiah/51-5.htm">Isaiah 51:5</a> Suddenly will my righteousness come near, and my salvation will be shining out like the light; the sea-lands will be waiting for me, and they will put their hope in my strong arm. (BBE)<a href="/isaiah/52-12.htm">Isaiah 52:12</a> For you will not go out suddenly, and you will not go in flight: for the Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will come after you to keep you. (BBE)<a href="/jeremiah/4-20.htm">Jeremiah 4:20</a> Destruction on destruction is cried; for the whole land is laid waste: suddenly are my tents destroyed, and my curtains in a moment. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/jeremiah/6-26.htm">Jeremiah 6:26</a> Daughter of my people, gird yourself with sackcloth, and wallow in ashes! Mourn, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation; for the destroyer shall suddenly come on us. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/15-8.htm">Jeremiah 15:8</a> Their widows are increased to me above the sand of the seas; I have brought on them against the mother of the young men a destroyer at noonday: I have caused anguish and terrors to fall on her suddenly. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/18-22.htm">Jeremiah 18:22</a> Let a cry be heard from their houses, when you shall bring a troop suddenly on them; for they have dug a pit to take me, and hid snares for my feet. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/49-19.htm">Jeremiah 49:19</a> Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the pride of the Jordan against the strong habitation: for I will suddenly make them run away from it; and whoever is chosen, him will I appoint over it: for who is like me? and who will appoint me a time? and who is the shepherd who will stand before me? (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV)<a href="/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44</a> Behold, the enemy shall come up like a lion from the pride of the Jordan against the strong habitation: for I will suddenly make them run away from it; and whoever is chosen, him will I appoint over it: for who is like me? and who will appoint me a time? and who is the shepherd who can stand before me? (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV)<a href="/jeremiah/51-8.htm">Jeremiah 51:8</a> Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: wail for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/lamentations/4-6.htm">Lamentations 4:6</a> For the punishment of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of Sodom, which was overturned suddenly without any hand falling on her. (BBE)<a href="/daniel/5-5.htm">Daniel 5:5</a> In the same hour came forth the fingers of a man's hand, and wrote over against the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the king's palace: and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/daniel/8-5.htm">Daniel 8:5</a> As I was considering, behold, a male goat came from the west over the surface of the whole earth, and didn't touch the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes. (See NIV)<a href="/daniel/11-23.htm">Daniel 11:23</a> And from the time when they make an agreement with him, he will be working falsely: for he will take up arms suddenly with a small force, (BBE)<a href="/joel/3-4.htm">Joel 3:4</a> And further, what are you to me, O Tyre and Zidon and all the circle of Philistia? will you give me back any payment? and if you do, quickly and suddenly I will send it back on your head, (BBE)<a href="/amos/5-9.htm">Amos 5:9</a> He causeth destruction to break forth suddenly upon the strong, and bringeth destruction upon the fortress. (DBY)<a href="/habakkuk/2-7.htm">Habakkuk 2:7</a> Won't your debtors rise up suddenly, and wake up those who make you tremble, and you will be their victim? (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/habakkuk/3-6.htm">Habakkuk 3:6</a> From his high place he sent shaking on the earth; he saw and nations were suddenly moved: and the eternal mountains were broken, the unchanging hills were bent down; his ways are eternal. (BBE)<a href="/zephaniah/1-18.htm">Zephaniah 1:18</a> Even their silver and their gold will not be able to keep them safe in the day of the Lord's wrath; but all the land will be burned up in the fire of his bitter wrath: for he will put an end, even suddenly, to all who are living in the land. (BBE)<a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> "Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me; and the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, behold, he comes!" says Yahweh of Armies. 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