◄ 4015. periastrapto ►
Strong's Lexicon periastrapto: To flash around, to shine around Original Word: περιἀστράπτω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: periastrapto Pronunciation: pe-ree-as-TRAP-to Phonetic Spelling: (per-ee-as-trap'-to) Definition: I flash (gleam) around like lightning. Meaning: To flash around, to gleam or shine brightly around. Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "περί" (peri), meaning "around" or "about," and the verb "ἀστράπτω" (astraptō), meaning "to flash" or "to shine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for περιἀστράπτω, similar concepts of divine light or shining can be found in Hebrew words such as אוֹר (or, Strong's Hebrew 216), meaning "light," and בָּרָק (baraq, Strong's Hebrew 1300), meaning "lightning" or "flash." These terms are often used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the presence and power of God, paralleling the New Testament usage of περιἀστράπτω in conveying divine brilliance and revelation. Usage: This verb is used in the New Testament to describe a sudden and intense shining or flashing of light, often in a supernatural context. Context: The Greek verb περιἀστράπτω (periastraptō) appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of a brilliant, encompassing flash of light. This term is notably used in the context of divine or supernatural appearances, where the light serves as a manifestation of heavenly glory or presence. In the Berean Standard Bible, περιἀστράπτω is used in Luke 17:24: "For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so will the Son of Man be in His day." Here, the verb illustrates the sudden and all-encompassing nature of the Son of Man's coming, likening it to the brilliance and speed of lightning that illuminates the entire sky. The imagery of light in biblical texts often symbolizes divine revelation, purity, and the presence of God. In this context, περιἀστράπτω emphasizes the overwhelming and unmistakable nature of divine intervention or revelation, capturing the awe-inspiring and majestic aspect of God's interaction with the world. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4015: περιαστράπτω περιαστράπτω: 1 aorist περιηστραψα (Relz L περιεστραψα (see Buttmann, 34f (30) and Tdf.s note)), to flash around, shine about, (περί, III. 1): τινα, Acts 9:3; περί τινα, Acts 22:6. ((4 Macc. 4:10); ecclesiastical and Byzantine writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shine round From peri and astrapto; to flash all around, i.e. Envelop in light -- shine round (about). see GREEK peri see GREEK astrapto Forms and Transliterations περιαστραψαι περιαστράψαι περιηστραψεν περιήστραψεν periastrapsai periastrápsai periestrapsen periēstrapsen periḗstrapsen Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 9:3 V-AIA-3S GRK: τε αὐτὸν περιήστραψεν φῶς ἐκ NAS: from heaven flashed around him; KJV: suddenly there shined round about him INT: also him shone around about a light from Acts 22:6 V-ANA GRK: τοῦ οὐρανοῦ περιαστράψαι φῶς ἱκανὸν NAS: suddenly flashed from heaven KJV: a great light round about me. INT: heaven shone a light great Strong's Greek 4015 2 Occurrences περιαστράψαι — 1 Occ. περιήστραψεν — 1 Occ.