Matthew 28:3
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And his countenance was as lightning and his raiment as snow.

Daniel 7:9
I beheld till thrones were placed, and the ancient of days sat: his garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like clean wool: his throne like flames of fire: the wheels of it like a burning fire.

Daniel 10:6
And his body was like the chrysolite, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as a burning lamp: and his arms, and all downward even to the feet, like in appearance to glittering brass: and the voice of his word like the voice of a multitude.

Matthew 28:4
And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror and became as dead men.

Mark 9:3
And his garments became shining and exceeding white as snow, so as no fuller upon earth can make white.

John 20:12
And she saw two angels in white, sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been laid.

Acts 1:10
And while they were beholding him going up to heaven, behold two men stood by them in white garments.

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And his countenance was as lightning and his raiment as snow.

countenance.

Matthew 17:2 And he was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and his garments became white as snow.

Psalm 104:4 Who makest thy angels spirits: and thy ministers a burning fire.

Ezekiel 1:4-14 And I saw, and behold a whirlwind came out of the north: and a great cloud, and a fire infolding it, and brightness was about it: and out of the midst thereof, that is, out of the midst of the fire, as it were the resemblance of amber: . . .

Daniel 10:5,6 And I lifted up my eyes, and I saw: and behold a man clothed in linen, and his loins were girded with the finest gold: . . .

Revelation 1:14-16 And his head and his hairs were white as white wool and as snow. And his eyes were as a flame of fire: . . .

Revelation 10:1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head: and his face, as the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire.

Revelation 18:1 And after these things, I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power: and the earth was enlightened with his glory.

his raiment.

Mark 9:3 And his garments became shining and exceeding white as snow, so as no fuller upon earth can make white.

Mark 16:5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed with a white robe: and they were astonished.

Acts 1:10 And while they were beholding him going up to heaven, behold two men stood by them in white garments.

Revelation 3:4,5 But thou hast a few names in Sardis which have not defiled their garments: and they shall walk with me in white, because they are worthy. . . .

Context
The Resurrection
2And behold there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and coming rolled back the stone and sat upon it. 3And his countenance was as lightning and his raiment as snow. 4And for fear of him, the guards were struck with terror and became as dead men.…
Lexicon
His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

appearance
εἰδέα (eidea)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 2397: Form, outward appearance. From eido; a sight, i.e. Aspect.

was
ἦν (ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

like
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

lightning,
ἀστραπὴ (astrapē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 796: A flash of lightning, brightness, luster. From astrapto; lightning; by analogy, glare.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

clothing
ἔνδυμα (endyma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 1742: A garment, raiment, clothing. From enduo; apparel.

white
λευκὸν (leukon)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3022: White, bright, brilliant. From luke; white.

as
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

snow.
χιών (chiōn)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 5510: Snow. Perhaps akin to the base of chasma or cheimon; snow.


Additional Translations
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.

And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

And his look was as lightning, and his clothing white as snow.

His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow.

His appearance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow.

His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.

and his countenance was as lightning, and his clothing white as snow,
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