Strong's G869 · Greek
ἄφνω
aphno · /af'-no/
Definition
adverb from 852 (contraction); unawares, i.e. unexpectedly:--suddenly.
KJV: suddenly
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄφνω across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts3 verses
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 16:26And 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 28:6Howbeit 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G869 (aphno) mean?
adverb from 852 (contraction); unawares, i.e. unexpectedly:--suddenly.
How many times does G869 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G869 (ἄφνω) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “suddenly.”
How is aphno translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G869 is rendered as “suddenly” (3×).