Strong's Concordance/Greek/G796

Strong's G796 · Greek

ἀστραπή

astrapḗ

Number
G796
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀστραπή
Transliteration
astrapḗ
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

lightning; by analogy, glare

KJV: lightning, bright shining

Root / derivation: from G797 (ἀστράπτω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀστραπή across 9 verses.

lightning4×
lightnings4×
shining1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Luke3 verses
Revelation4 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G796 (astrapḗ) mean?

lightning; by analogy, glare

How many times does G796 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G796 (ἀστραπή) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lightning.”

How is astrapḗ translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G796 is rendered as “lightning” (4×), “lightnings” (4×), “shining” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἀστραπή come from?

from G797 (ἀστράπτω);