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περιαστράπτω G4015

G4015 is the Greek word περιαστράπτω, transliterated periastráptō. The King James Version most often renders it shined round about.

Word: περιαστράπτωTransliteration: periastráptōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to flash all around, i.e. envelop in light.

Where it comes from

from G4012 (περί) and G797 (ἀστράπτω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

shined round about 1×shone 1×round 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: shine round (about).

Verses using περιαστράπτω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 9:3 · KJV

And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

Acts 22:6 · KJV

And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4015 mean?

G4015 is the Greek word περιαστράπτω (periastráptō), meaning to flash all around, i.e. envelop in light.

How is G4015 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it shined round about (1 time), shone (1 time), round (1 time).

How many times does G4015 appear in the Bible?

περιαστράπτω (periastráptō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4015 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4012 (περί) and G797 (ἀστράπτω).

Nearby entries

G4012 · περί — properly, through (all over), i.e. around…G4013 · περιάγω — to take around (as a companion)…G4014 · περιαιρέω — to remove all around, i.e. unveil, cast off…G4016 · περιβάλλω — to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a…G4017 · περιβλέπω — to look all around G4018 · περιβόλαιον — something thrown around one, i.e. a mantle, veil

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