Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to flash
Usage: ἀστράπτω [in LXX for בָּרָק ;] to lighten, flash forth: Luk.17:24 24:4 (MM, see word).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G797
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's G797 Quick Answer
Strong's G797 ἀστράπτω (astrapto) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. astrapto (as-trap'-to) v. 1. to flash as lightning [probably from G792] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include out, send, lightning, shalt, and part. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- astrapto (as-trap'-to) v. 1. to flash as lightning [probably from G792]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- out, send, lightning, shalt, and part
Meaning and Definition
astrapto (as-trap'-to) v. 1. to flash as lightning [probably from G792] KJV: lighten, shine Root(s): G792
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G797. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
out
send
lightning
shalt
part
under
heaven
scatter
forth
thine
arrows
discomfit
How Strong's G797 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G797 (ἀστράπτω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Psalms 143:6 — ἄστραψον
- Wisdom of Solomon 11:18 — ἀστράπτοντας
Strong's G797 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G797 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
Strong's G797 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Send lightning, and thou shalt scatter them: Send forth thine arrows, and thou shalt discomfit them.
Strong's G797 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Or unknown wild beasts, full of rage, newly created, Breathing out either a fiery vapor, Or filthy scents of scattered smoke, Or shooting horrible sparkles out of their eyes:
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G797.
Send lightning, and thou shalt scatter them: Send forth thine arrows, and thou shalt discomfit them.
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.
And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
Or unknown wild beasts, full of rage, newly created, Breathing out either a fiery vapor, Or filthy scents of scattered smoke, Or shooting horrible sparkles out of their eyes:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G797, grouped by book.
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G797 FAQ
What does astrapto (ἀστράπτω) mean?
Astrapto (Strong's G797) is a Greek word most simply glossed "lighten". astrapto (as-trap'-to) v. 1. to flash as lightning [probably from G792]
How many times is astrapto (ἀστράπτω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G797 across 3 books.
Where can I study astrapto (ἀστράπτω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G797 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate astrapto (ἀστράπτω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as out, send, lightning, shalt, part, and under. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G797 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G797, with linked reader references where each row is available.