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Strong's Concordance, Greek Dictionary
Candlestick, a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively)
Greek: λυχνία, lychnia (G3087)
11 King James Bible Verses
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Here is candlestick in the Bible. What does the source Greek word λυχνία mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].
Definition Details
Strong's Number: G3087
Greek Base Word: λυχνία
Usage: Candlestick
Definition: A lamp-stand (literally or figuratively).
Detailed definition:
- A (candlestick) lamp stand, candelabrum.
Derived terms: From G3088.
See also:
- G3088
Pronunciation:
- Biblical International Phonetic Alphabet: lyˈxni.ɑ
- Modern International Phonetic Alphabet: ljuˈxni.ɑ
- Transliteration: lychnia
- Biblical Pronunciation: loo-HNEE-ah
- Modern Pronunciation: lyoo-HNEE-ah
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Bible Verses with λυχνία (G3087)
1 to 11 of 11 Verses
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“Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.”
— Jesus, Matthew 5:15
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“And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?”
— Jesus, Mark 4:21
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“No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.”
— Jesus, Luke 8:16
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“No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.”
— Jesus, Luke 11:33
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“For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.”
— Hebrews 9:2
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“And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;”
— Revelation 1:12
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“And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.”
— Revelation 1:13
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“The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.”
— Jesus, Revelation 1:20
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“Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;”
— Jesus, Revelation 2:1
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“Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.”
— Jesus, Revelation 2:5
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“These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.”
— Revelation 11:4
(End 1 to 11 of 11 Verses)
Sources:
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