Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2985

Strong's G2985 · Greek

λαμπάς

lampás

Number
G2985
Language
Greek
Original word
λαμπάς
Transliteration
lampás
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

a "lamp" or flambeau

KJV: lamp, light, torch

Root / derivation: from G2989 (λάμπω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λαμπάς across 9 verses.

lamps6×
lamp1×
lights1×
torches1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew5 verses
John1 verse
Acts1 verse
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2985 (lampás) mean?

a "lamp" or flambeau

How many times does G2985 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2985 (λαμπάς) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lamps.”

How is lampás translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2985 is rendered as “lamps” (6×), “lamp” (1×), “lights” (1×), “torches” (1×).

Where does the Greek word λαμπάς come from?

from G2989 (λάμπω);