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λαμπάς G2985
G2985 is the Greek word λαμπάς, transliterated lampás. The King James Version most often renders it lamps.
What it means
a "lamp" or flambeau.
Where it comes from
from G2989 (λάμπω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: lamp, light, torch.
Verses using λαμπάς
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 25:1 · KJV
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Matthew 25:3 · KJV
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
Matthew 25:8 · KJV
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
John 18:3 · KJV
Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
Acts 20:8 · KJV
And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.
Revelation 4:5 · KJV
And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Revelation 8:10 · KJV
And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;
Common questions
What does Strong's G2985 mean?
G2985 is the Greek word λαμπάς (lampás), meaning a "lamp" or flambeau.
How is G2985 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it lamps (4 times), torches (1 time), lights (1 time), lamp (1 time).
How many times does G2985 appear in the Bible?
λαμπάς (lampás) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2985 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2989 (λάμπω).
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