Strong's G3087 · Greek
λυχνία
luchnia · /lookh-nee'-ah/
Definition
from 3088; a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively):--candlestick.
KJV: candlestick
Root / derivation: from 3088
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λυχνία across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
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 11:33No 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.
Revelation6 verses
And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
Revelation 1:13And 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 1:20The 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 2:1Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
Revelation 2:5Remember 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 11:4These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3087 (luchnia) mean?
from 3088; a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively):--candlestick.
How many times does G3087 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3087 (λυχνία) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “candlestick.”
How is luchnia translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3087 is rendered as “candlestick” (6×), “candlesticks” (6×).
Where does the Greek word λυχνία come from?
from 3088