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λυχνία G3087
G3087 is the Greek word λυχνία, transliterated lychnía. The King James Version most often renders it candlestick.
What it means
a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G3088 (λύχνος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: candlestick.
Verses using λυχνία
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 5:15 · KJV
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.
Luke 8:16 · KJV
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
Luke 11:33 · KJV
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.
Hebrews 9:2 · KJV
For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.
Revelation 1:13 · KJV
And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
Revelation 1:20 · KJV
The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
Revelation 2:5 · KJV
Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Revelation 11:4 · KJV
These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3087 mean?
G3087 is the Greek word λυχνία (lychnía), meaning a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively).
How is G3087 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it candlestick (5 times), candlesticks (4 times).
How many times does G3087 appear in the Bible?
λυχνία (lychnía) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3087 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3088 (λύχνος).
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