1 Thessalonians 5:3

King James Version:

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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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

When people are saying, “Everything is so peaceful and secure,” then destruction will suddenly come upon them, the way labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there is no way they will escape.

Berean Standard Bible:

While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

American Standard Version:

When they are saying, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in no wise escape.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G1063} when^{G3752} they shall say^{G3004}, Peace^{G1515} and^{G2532} safety^{G803}; then^{G5119} sudden^{G160} destruction^{G3639} cometh upon^{G2186} them^{G846}, as^{G5618} travail^{G5604} upon^{G1722} a woman with child^{{G1064}{G2192}}; and^{G2532} they shall^{G1628} not^{G3364} escape^{G1628}.

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Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 5:3

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1063
   There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γάρ
   Transliteration: gár
   Pronunciation: gar
   Description: 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3752
   There are 118 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅταν
   Transliteration: hótan
   Pronunciation: hot'-an
   Description: from ὅτε and ἄν; whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as:--as long (soon) as, that, + till, when(-soever), while.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1515
   There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰρήνη
   Transliteration: eirḗnē
   Pronunciation: i-ray'-nay
   Description: probably from a primary verb (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity:--one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G803
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀσφάλεια
   Transliteration: aspháleia
   Pronunciation: as-fal'-i-ah
   Description: from ἀσφαλής; security (literally or figuratively):--certainty, safety.
   
7. Strong's Number: G5119
   There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τότε
   Transliteration: tóte
   Pronunciation: tot'-eh
   Description: from (the neuter of) ὁ and ὅτε; the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution):--that time, then.
   
8. Strong's Number: G160
   There are 73 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αἰφνίδιος
   Transliteration: aiphnídios
   Pronunciation: aheef-nid'-ee-os
   Description: from a compound of Α (as a negative particle) and φαίνω (compare ἐξαίφνης) (meaning non-apparent); unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly:--sudden, unawares.
   
9. Strong's Number: G3639
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὄλεθρος
   Transliteration: ólethros
   Pronunciation: ol'-eth-ros
   Description: from a primary (to destroy; a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment:--destruction.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2186
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐφίστημι
    Transliteration: ephístēmi
    Pronunciation: ef-is'-tay-mee
    Description: from ἐπί and ἵστημι; 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).
    
11. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) 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 αὑτοῦ.
    
12. Strong's Number: G5618
    There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὥσπερ
    Transliteration: hṓsper
    Pronunciation: hoce'-per
    Description: from ὡς and περ; just as, i.e. exactly like:--(even, like) as.
    
13. Strong's Number: G5604
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὠδίν
    Transliteration: ōdín
    Pronunciation: o-deen'
    Description: akin to ὀδύνη; a pang or throe, especially of childbirth:--pain, sorrow, travail.
    
14. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: 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 εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X 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.
    
15. Strong's Number: G1064
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γαστήρ
    Transliteration: gastḗr
    Pronunciation: gas-tare'
    Description: of uncertain derivation; the stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand:--belly, + with child, womb.
    
16. Strong's Number: G2192
    There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔχω
    Transliteration: échō
    Pronunciation: skheh'-o
    Description: 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, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X 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, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
    
17. Strong's Number: G1628
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκφεύγω
    Transliteration: ekpheúgō
    Pronunciation: ek-fyoo'-go
    Description: from ἐκ and φεύγω; to flee out:--escape, flee.
    
18. Strong's Number: G3364
    There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ μή
    Transliteration: ou mḗ
    Pronunciation: oo may
    Description: i.e. οὐ and μή; 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 μὴ οὐκ.