ἀστράπτω (astráptō) — Lighten
Greek word study: ἀστράπτω (astráptō), Strong's G797. to flash as lightning
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to flash as lightning
KJV translation words: lighten, shine
Strong's G797 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 17:24 and last appears in Luke 24:4.
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Verses (all 2)
- Luke 17:24 — ἀστράπτουσα — is flashing
- Luke 24:4 — ἀστραπτούσῃ — dazzling
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G792 ἀστήρ (astḗr).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G796 ἀστραπή (astrapḗ), G1823 ἐξαστράπτω (exastráptō), G4015 περιαστράπτω (periastráptō).
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What does astráptō (G797) mean?
To flash as lightning.
How is G797 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G797 as: lighten, shine.
How often does ἀστράπτω (astráptō) appear?
Strong's G797 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 17:24 and last appears in Luke 24:4.
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