This adjective means 'made invisible' or 'disappeared,' describing what has vanished from view. Luke uses it at the Emmaus supper when Jesus 'became invisible' (ἄφαντος ἐγένετο) to the two disciples after breaking bread. Their eyes were opened to recognize Him, and in that instant He vanished—a sudden, supernatural withdrawal from sight. Classical usage includes soldiers missing after battle and heroes disappearing into legend. Luke's deployment is theologically loaded: the risen Christ is no mere revenant but Lord of matter and visibility, appearing and disappearing at will.