Strong's Greek Concordance

G797: ἀστράπτω

astráptō · “to flash”

Definition

to flash as lightning

KJV translates it as: lighten, shine

Word origin: probably from G792 (ἀστήρ);

Extended definition

ἀστράπτω
[in LXX for בָּרָק ;]
to lighten, flash forth: Luk.17:24 24:4 (MM, see word).†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G797 is translated

  • is flashing ×1
  • dazzling. ×1

Bible verses with G797 (astráptō)

Astráptō appears in 2 verses.

  • Luke 17:24

    For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.

  • Luke 24:4

    And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

Words derived from G797