Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3087

Strong's G3087 · Greek

λυχνία

luchnia · /lookh-nee'-ah/

Number
G3087
Language
Greek
Original word
λυχνία
Transliteration
luchnia
Pronunciation
lookh-nee'-ah
KJV occurrences
11 verses

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.

candlestick6×
candlesticks6×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew1 verse
Mark1 verse
Luke2 verses
Hebrews1 verse
Revelation6 verses
Revelation 1:12

And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;

Revelation 1:13

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

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 2:1

Unto 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 2:5

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

These 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