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ἀστραπή G796
G796 is the Greek word ἀστραπή, transliterated astrapḗ. The King James Version most often renders it lightning.
What it means
lightning; by analogy, glare.
Where it comes from
from G797 (ἀστράπτω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: lightning, bright shining.
Verses using ἀστραπή
All 9 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 24:27 · KJV
For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Matthew 28:3 · KJV
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
Luke 10:18 · KJV
And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
Luke 11:36 · KJV
If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.
Luke 17:24 · KJV
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.
Revelation 4:5 · KJV
And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Revelation 8:5 · KJV
And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.
Revelation 11:19 · KJV
And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.
Revelation 16:18 · KJV
And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.
Common questions
What does Strong's G796 mean?
G796 is the Greek word ἀστραπή (astrapḗ), meaning lightning; by analogy, glare.
How is G796 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it lightning (4 times), lightnings (4 times), bright shining (1 time).
How many times does G796 appear in the Bible?
ἀστραπή (astrapḗ) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G796 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G797 (ἀστράπτω).
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