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λυχνία

luchnialampstandHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine12 occurrences5 books11 verses

Definition

λυχνία, -ας, ἡ

(vulgar form of λυχνίον = λυχνοῦχος; see Kennedy, Sources, 40), [in LXX for מְנוֹרָה (Exodus 25:31; 40:4, al.) ;]

a lampstand: Matthew 5:15, Mark 4:21, Luke 8:16; 11:33; of that in the Tabernacle, Hebrews 9:2; metaphorically, of the two witnesses, Revelation 11:4; of the seven churches of Asia, Revelation 1:12-13, 20; 2:1; of the removal of a church from its position, κινεῖν τ. λυχνίαν κ.τ.λ., Revelation 2:5.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λυχνία:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

12 total
  1. Matthew 5:15λυχνίαν · a stand
    Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
  2. Mark 4:21λυχνίαν · a stand
    Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a stand?
  3. Luke 8:16λυχνίας · a stand
    No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.
  4. Luke 11:33λυχνίαν · a stand
    No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.
  5. Hebrews 9:2λυχνία · lampstand
    A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.
  6. Revelation 1:12λυχνίας · lampstands
    Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands,
  7. Revelation 1:13λυχνιῶν · lampstands
    …and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.
  8. Revelation 1:20λυχνίας · lampstands; λυχνίαι · lampstands
    This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.
  9. Revelation 2:1λυχνιῶν · lampstands
    “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.
  10. Revelation 2:5λυχνίαν · lampstand
    Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.
  11. Revelation 11:4λυχνίαι · lampstands
    These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.