◄ 3087. luchnia ►
Strong's Lexicon luchnia: Lampstand Original Word: λυχνία Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: luchnia Pronunciation: lookh-nee'-ah Phonetic Spelling: (lookh-nee'-ah) Definition: a lamp-stand. Meaning: A lampstand or candlestick, typically used to hold lamps that provide light. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word λύχνος (lychnos), meaning "lamp" or "light." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H4501 מְנוֹרָה (menorah): Refers to the lampstand used in the Tabernacle and Temple, as described in the Old Testament. • H5216 נֵר (ner): A lamp or light, often used in conjunction with the menorah to describe the function of providing light. The concept of the lampstand, both in its physical and symbolic forms, underscores the importance of light in the biblical narrative, representing God's presence, guidance, and the believer's mission to illuminate the world with His truth. Usage: The term λυχνία is used in the New Testament to describe a lampstand, often in a symbolic or literal sense. It appears in contexts related to the Tabernacle or Temple, as well as in metaphorical teachings of Jesus and in the Book of Revelation. Context: The Greek term λυχνία refers to a lampstand, an important fixture in both Jewish and early Christian religious contexts. In the Old Testament, the lampstand was a key element in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple, symbolizing God's presence and guidance. The design of the lampstand, as described in Exodus 25:31-40, included a central shaft with branches, resembling an almond tree, and was made of pure gold. In the New Testament, λυχνία is used in several significant passages. In the teachings of Jesus, the lampstand is a metaphor for visibility and witness. For example, in Matthew 5:15 (BSB), Jesus says, "Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a lampstand, and it gives light to everyone in the house." Here, the lampstand represents the believer's role in shining God's light to the world. The Book of Revelation uses the imagery of lampstands extensively. In Revelation 1:12-13 (BSB), John describes seeing "seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man." The lampstands are later identified as the seven churches (Revelation 1:20, BSB), symbolizing their role as bearers of divine light and truth in a dark world. The lampstand's symbolism extends to the idea of spiritual illumination and the presence of the Holy Spirit. It serves as a reminder of the believer's call to be a light in the world, reflecting the light of Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from luchnos Definition a lampstand NASB Translation lampstand (6), lampstands (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3087: λυχνία λυχνία, λυχνίας, ἡ, a later Greek word for the earlier λυχνίον, see Lob. ad Phryn., p. 313f; (Wetstein (1752) on Matthew 5:15; Winers Grammar, 24); the Sept. for מְנורָה; a (candlestick) lampstand, candelabrum: Matthew 5:15; Mark 4:21; Luke 8:16; (Luke 11:33); Hebrews 9:2; the two eminent prophets who will precede Christ's return from heaven in glory are likened to 'candlesticks,' Revelation 11:4 (Buttmann, 81 (70); Winer's Grammar, 536 (499)); to the seven 'candlesticks' (Exodus 25:37 (A. V. lamps; cf. B. D. (especially the American edition), under the word )) also the seven more conspicuous churches of Asia are compared in Revelation 1:12f, 20; Revelation 2:1; κινεῖν τήν λυχνίαν τίνος (ἐκκλησίας) ἐκ τοῦ τόπου αὐτῆς, to move a church out of the place which it has hitherto held among the churches; to take it out of the number of churches, remove it altogether, Revelation 2:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance candlestick. From luchnos; a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively) -- candlestick. see GREEK luchnos Forms and Transliterations λυχνια λυχνία λυχνιαι λυχνίαι λυχνίαις λυχνιαν λυχνίαν λυχνιας λυχνίας λυχνιων λυχνιών λυχνιῶν luchnia luchniai luchnian luchnias luchnion luchniōn lychnia lychnía lychniai lychníai lychnian lychnían lychnias lychnías lychnion lychniôn lychniōn lychniō̂n Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:15 N-AFS GRK: ἐπὶ τὴν λυχνίαν καὶ λάμπει NAS: a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light KJV: on a candlestick; and INT: upon the lampstand and it shines Mark 4:21 N-AFS GRK: ἐπὶ τὴν λυχνίαν τεθῇ NAS: Is it not [brought] to be put on the lampstand? KJV: be set on a candlestick? INT: upon the lampstand it might be put Luke 8:16 N-GFS GRK: ἀλλ' ἐπὶ λυχνίας τίθησιν ἵνα NAS: but he puts it on a lampstand, so KJV: [it] on a candlestick, that INT: but on a lampstand puts [it] that Luke 11:33 N-AFS GRK: ἐπὶ τὴν λυχνίαν ἵνα οἱ NAS: a basket, but on the lampstand, so KJV: but on a candlestick, that they which INT: upon the lampstand that they who Hebrews 9:2 N-NFS GRK: ἥ τε λυχνία καὶ ἡ NAS: in which [were] the lampstand and the table KJV: wherein [was] the candlestick, and INT: both [the] lampstand and the Revelation 1:12 N-AFP GRK: εἶδον ἑπτὰ λυχνίας χρυσᾶς NAS: seven golden lampstands; KJV: seven golden candlesticks; INT: I saw seven lampstands golden Revelation 1:13 N-GFP GRK: μέσῳ τῶν λυχνιῶν ὅμοιον υἱὸν NAS: and in the middle of the lampstands [I saw] one like KJV: of the seven candlesticks [one] like INT: [the] midst of the lampstands [one] like [a] Son Revelation 1:20 N-AFP GRK: τὰς ἑπτὰ λυχνίας τὰς χρυσᾶς NAS: golden lampstands: the seven KJV: golden candlesticks. The seven INT: the seven lampstands golden Revelation 1:20 N-NFP GRK: καὶ αἱ λυχνίαι αἱ ἑπτὰ NAS: and the seven lampstands are the seven KJV: the seven candlesticks which INT: and the lampstands the seven Revelation 2:1 N-GFP GRK: τῶν ἑπτὰ λυχνιῶν τῶν χρυσῶν NAS: golden lampstands, says KJV: of the seven golden candlesticks; INT: of the seven lampstands golden Revelation 2:5 N-AFS GRK: κινήσω τὴν λυχνίαν σου ἐκ NAS: to you and will remove your lampstand out of its place-- KJV: will remove thy candlestick out of his INT: I will remove the lampstand of you out of Revelation 11:4 N-NFP GRK: αἱ δύο λυχνίαι αἱ ἐνώπιον NAS: and the two lampstands that stand KJV: the two candlesticks standing INT: the two lampstands which before Strong's Greek 3087 12 Occurrences λυχνία — 1 Occ. λυχνίαι — 2 Occ. λυχνίαν — 4 Occ. λυχνίας — 3 Occ. λυχνιῶν — 2 Occ.