Lexical Definition
ἀστράπτω astráptō (as-trap'-to) to flash G:V
probably from ἀστήρ
lighten, shine.
- to flash as lightning
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀστραπτούσῃ | dazzling | Luke.24.4 |
| ἀστράπτουσα | is flashing | Luke.17.24 |
| ήστραψεν | he flashed | LXX.2Sam.22.15 |
| άστραψον | Flash | LXX.Ps.144.6 |
Abbott-Smith
ἀστράπτω, [in LXX for בּרק;]
to lighten, flash forth: Lk 17:24 24:4 (MM, s.v.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 17:24 · 24:4 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀστράπτω
(compare στράπτω), Epic dialect imperfect ἀστράπτεσκον[Refs 2nd c.BC+]: future ἀστράψω[Refs 5th c.BC+]: aorist ἤστραψα[Refs 8th c.BC+]:—lighten, hurl lightnings, frequently of omens sent by Zeus, ἀστράπτων ἐπιδέξι᾽[Refs 8th c.BC+]
__2 impersonal, ἀστράπτει it lightens, ἤστραψε it lightened, οὐρανοῦ δ᾽ ἄπο ἤστραψε[Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II flash or glance like lightning, πᾶς γὰρ ἀστράπτει χαλινός[Refs 5th c.BC+]; κατάχαλκον ἀ. πεδίον gleams with brass, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of the face, εἶδον τὴν ὄψιν.. ἀστράπτουσαν[Refs 5th c.BC+]; of flowers, ἀνεμωνίδες ἀστράπτουσαι bright, [Refs 2nd c.BC+] flashed flame from his eyes, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II.2 of persons, to be brilliant, conspicuous, ἔν τινι[Refs 3rd c.AD+]
__III transitive, consume with lightning, uncertain in [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__III.2 illuminate, τι [Refs 5th c.AD+]