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Strong's G797 ἀστράπτω (astrapto)

Astrapto means “lighten” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H797 — ashdodith (“in the speech of Ashdod”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
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 lightning. 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
lightning

Meaning and Definition

astrapto (as-trap'-to) v. 1. to flash as lightning [probably from G792] KJV: lighten, shine Root(s): G792

Original Word
ἀστράπτω
Transliteration
astrapto
Derivation
Root: ἀστήρ R1: 792
Morphology
verb

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.

How Strong's G797 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render astrapto, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

lightning Luke 17:24

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:

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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.

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:

Strong's G797 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 143:6 Septuagint / Brenton

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.

Wisdom of Solomon 11:18 Septuagint / Brenton

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.

Psalms 143:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Send lightning, and thou shalt scatter them: Send forth thine arrows, and thou shalt discomfit them.
Luke 17:24 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
Wisdom of Solomon 11:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
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
Psalms 143:6
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 17:24 Luke 24:4
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 11:18

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 lightning. 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.