ἄφνω áphnō

Meaning

unawares, i.e. unexpectedly

In the King James Version: suddenly

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

Where it is used

• Acts 2:2 Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
• Acts 16:26 Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.
• Acts 28:6 The islanders were expecting him to swell up or suddenly drop dead. But after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.