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Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word λύχνος (luchnos), meaning "lamp" or "light."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H4501: מְנוֹרָה (menorah) • Refers to the lampstand used in the Tabernacle and Temple, a symbol of divine light and presence.
• H5216: נֵר (ner) • Meaning "lamp" or "light," often used in the context of God's word being a guiding light (Psalm 119:105).

This entry highlights the theological significance of λυχνία as a symbol of the church's role in the world and its connection to the divine presence, drawing from both New Testament and Old Testament imagery.

Usage: The term λυχνία is used in the New Testament to describe the lampstands seen in visions, particularly in the Book of Revelation. It is a symbol of the church and its role in bearing the light of Christ to the world.

Context: The Greek word λυχνία appears prominently in the Book of Revelation, where it is used to describe the seven golden lampstands seen by John in his vision (Revelation 1:12, 1:20, 2:1). These lampstands represent the seven churches of Asia Minor, each tasked with being a beacon of spiritual light in a dark world. The imagery of the lampstand is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, harking back to the menorah in the Tabernacle and the Temple, which symbolized God's presence and guidance among His people (Exodus 25:31-40).

In the New Testament context, the lampstand serves as a metaphor for the church's mission to illuminate the truth of the Gospel. Jesus Christ, depicted as walking among the lampstands, signifies His active presence and oversight of the churches. The removal of a lampstand, as warned in Revelation 2:5, indicates the loss of a church's witness and effectiveness if it fails to uphold its calling.

The concept of light and lampstands is also echoed in other parts of the New Testament, where believers are called to be the "light of the world" (Matthew 5:14-16), emphasizing the responsibility of Christians to reflect the light of Christ in their lives and communities.

Englishman's Concordance

μελῶν — 2 Occ.
μέλος — 5 Occ.
Μελχὶ — 2 Occ.
Μελχισεδέκ — 8 Occ.
ἔμελεν — 2 Occ.
μέλει — 7 Occ.
μελέτω — 1 Occ.
μεμβράνας — 1 Occ.
μέμφεται — 1 Occ.
μεμφόμενος — 1 Occ.
μὲν — 182 Occ.
Μενοῦν — 1 Occ.
μενοῦνγε — 2 Occ.
μέντοι — 8 Occ.
ἐμείναμεν — 2 Occ.
ἔμειναν — 2 Occ.
ἔμεινεν — 10 Occ.
ἔμενεν — 3 Occ.
ἔμενον — 1 Occ.
μεῖναι — 6 Occ.