Lexicon
ἐξαστράπτω
exastraptō
G1823
G:V Greek

to flash forth

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Exastrapto describes a flashing appearance, used of the clothing becoming white during prayer.

The attested use describes a flashing quality in the scene where the clothing becomes white while he is praying.

Senses in use

  1. Flashing in a changed appearance · dominant

    In Luke 9:29, ἐξαστράπτων is a present active participle in the clause about clothing becoming white; the APB renders the clothing as "was flashing forth."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 9:29, the APB presents the clause as clothing that "became white and was flashing forth." That wording confirms the scene's overall presentation rather than isolating every contribution of the term.

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