Definition
λαμπάς, -άδος, ἡ
(λάμπω), [in LXX for לַפִּיד ;]
a torch (frequently fed, like a lamp, with oil): Matthew 25:1 ff., John 18:3, Acts 20:8, Revelation 4:5; 8:10.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λαμπάς:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
9 total
- Matthew 25:1λαμπάδας · lamps“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
- Matthew 25:3λαμπάδας · lampsThe foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.
- Matthew 25:4λαμπάδων · lampsBut the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.
- Matthew 25:7λαμπάδας · lampsThen all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.
- Matthew 25:8λαμπάδες · lampsThe foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’
- John 18:3λαμπάδων · torchesSo Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.
- Acts 20:8λαμπάδες · lampsNow there were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered.
- Revelation 4:5λαμπάδες · torchesFrom the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.
- Revelation 8:10λαμπάς · a torchThen the third angel sounded his trumpet, and a great star burning like a torch fell from heaven and landed on a third of the rivers and on the springs of water.