Strong's Lexicon luchnos: Lamp Original Word: λύχνος Word Origin: Derived from the base of the Greek word "leukos," meaning "light" or "bright." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5216 נֵר (ner): A lamp or light, often used in similar contexts in the Old Testament, such as in Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Usage: In the New Testament, "luchnos" refers to a lamp, typically an oil lamp, used to provide light in a household or a public setting. It symbolizes illumination, guidance, and the presence of truth. The term is often used metaphorically to represent spiritual enlightenment and the light of Christ in the lives of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, lamps were essential for daily life, especially after sunset. They were usually small, made of clay, and fueled by olive oil. The lamp's light was crucial for activities in the home and for safety. In Jewish tradition, light is a symbol of God's presence and guidance, as seen in the menorah in the Tabernacle and Temple. The imagery of light and lamps is deeply embedded in biblical symbolism, representing knowledge, purity, and divine revelation. HELPS Word-studies 3088 lýxnos – an oil-fed portable "lamp," usually set on a stand (Abbott-Smith). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a (portable) lamp NASB Translation lamp (13), lamps (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3088: λύχνοςλύχνος, λύχνου, ὁ, the Sept. for נֵר (from Homer down); a lamp, candle (?), that is placed on a stand or candlestick (Latincandelabrum) (cf. Trench, N. T. Synonyms, § xlvi.; Becker, Charicles, Sc. ix. (English translation, p. 156 n. 5)): Matthew 5:15; Mark 4:21; (Luke 11:36); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance candle, light. From the base of leukos; a portable lamp or other illuminator (literally or figuratively) -- candle, light. see GREEK leukos Forms and Transliterations λυχνοι λύχνοι λύχνοις λυχνον λύχνον λυχνος λύχνος λυχνου λύχνου λύχνους λυχνω λύχνω λύχνῳ luchno luchnō luchnoi luchnon luchnos luchnou lychno lychnō lychnoi lýchnoi lýchnōi lychnon lýchnon lychnos lýchnos lychnou lýchnouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 5:15 N-AFSGRK: οὐδὲ καίουσιν λύχνον καὶ τιθέασιν NAS: does [anyone] light a lamp and put KJV: Neither do men light a candle, and put INT: Nor do they light a lamp and put Matthew 6:22 N-NMS Mark 4:21 N-NMS Luke 8:16 N-AFS Luke 11:33 N-AFS Luke 11:34 N-NMS Luke 11:36 N-NMS Luke 12:35 N-NMP Luke 15:8 N-AFS John 5:35 N-NMS 2 Peter 1:19 N-DMS Revelation 18:23 N-GMS Revelation 21:23 N-NMS Revelation 22:5 N-GMS Strong's Greek 3088 |
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