περιαστράπτω periastráptō

Meaning

to flash all around, i.e. envelop in light

In the King James Version: shine round (about)

Derivation: from G4012 (περί) and G797 (ἀστράπτω);

Where it is used

• Acts 9:3 As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.
• Acts 22:6 About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.