The meaning of “λύχνος”
Understanding lýchnos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
candle, light. - a portable lamp or other illuminator (literally or figuratively)
λύχνος
candle, light. - a portable lamp or other illuminator (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:22 | “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.” Word: λύχνος (lýchnos) | |
| 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: λύχνος (lýchnos) | |
| Luke 11:36 | “If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.” Word: λύχνος (lýchnos) | |
| John 5:35 | “He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.” Word: λύχνος (lýchnos) | |
| 2 Peter 1:19 | “We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:” Word: λύχνος (lýchnos) |