ἄφνω

aphnōAdverbG0869

suddenly

From: adverb from G852 (ἀφανής) (contraction);

Short Definition

unawares, i.e. unexpectedly

Full Lexicon Entry

adv., suddenly.
LXX Usage: for פִּתְאוֹם

Grammar

Part of Speech Adverb

Morphology G:ADV

DescriptionGreek Adverb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3

Key Passages

  • Acts 16:26
  • Acts 2:2
  • Acts 28:6

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