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ἀστράπτω G797

G797 is the Greek word ἀστράπτω, transliterated astráptō. The King James Version most often renders it lighteneth.

Word: ἀστράπτωTransliteration: astráptōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to flash as lightning.

Where it comes from

probably from G792 (ἀστήρ).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

lighteneth 1×shining 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: lighten, shine.

Verses using ἀστράπτω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

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.

Luke 24:4 · KJV

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

Common questions

What does Strong's G797 mean?

G797 is the Greek word ἀστράπτω (astráptō), meaning to flash as lightning.

How is G797 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lighteneth (1 time), shining (1 time).

How many times does G797 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G797 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from G792 (ἀστήρ).

Nearby entries

G794 · ἄστοργος — hard-hearted towards kindred G795 · ἀστοχέω — to miss the mark, i.e. (figuratively)…G796 · ἀστραπή — lightning; by analogy, glare G798 · ἄστρον — properly, a constellation; put for a single…G799 · Ἀσύγκριτος — incomparable; Asyncritus, a Christian G800 · ἀσύμφωνος — inharmonious (figuratively)

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