Lexicon
ἀστράπτω
astraptō
G0797
G:V Greek

to flash

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Astrapto describes flashing brightness, seen in lightning across the sky and in the clothing of two men.

The attested use describes a visible flash of brightness: lightning extending across the sky in Luke 17:24 and the flashing clothing of two men in Luke 24:4.

Senses in use

  1. Flashing with visible brightness · dominant

    In Luke 17:24, the present active participle occurs in the comparison of lightning moving from one side of the sky to the other; the APB renders the clause “the lightning flashes and shines.” In Luke 24:4, the same participial form is associated with the clothing of two men standing beside the women; the APB renders them as being in “flashing clothing.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term through “flashes and shines” for lightning in Luke 17:24 and “flashing clothing” in Luke 24:4. These phrases show the verse-level presentation rather than fixed individual renderings.

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