The meaning of “λυχνία”
Understanding lychnía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
candlestick. - a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively)
λυχνία
candlestick. - a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:15 | “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.” Word: λυχνία (lychnía) | |
| Mark 4:21 | “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?” Word: λυχνία (lychnía) | |
| Luke 11:33 | “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.” Word: λυχνία (lychnía) | |
| Hebrews 9:2 | “For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.” Word: λυχνία (lychnía) | |
| Revelation 2:1 | “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;” Word: λυχνία (lychnía) |