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ἄφνω G869

G869 is the Greek word ἄφνω, transliterated áphnō. The King James Version most often renders it suddenly.

Word: ἄφνωTransliteration: áphnōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

unawares, i.e. unexpectedly.

Where it comes from

adverb from G852 (ἀφανής) (contraction).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

suddenly 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: suddenly.

Verses using ἄφνω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 2:2 · KJV

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

Acts 16:26 · KJV

And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.

Acts 28:6 · KJV

Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

Common questions

What does Strong's G869 mean?

G869 is the Greek word ἄφνω (áphnō), meaning unawares, i.e. unexpectedly.

How is G869 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it suddenly (3 times).

How many times does G869 appear in the Bible?

ἄφνω (áphnō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G869 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: adverb from G852 (ἀφανής) (contraction).

Nearby entries

G866 · ἀφιλάργυρος — unavaricious G867 · ἄφιξις — properly, arrival, i.e. (by implication) departure G868 · ἀφίστημι — to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to…G870 · ἀφόβως — fearlessly G871 · ἀφομοιόω — to assimilate closely G872 · ἀφοράω — to consider attentively

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