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lampstand

Definition:

In the Bible, the term "lampstand" generally refers to a structure on which a lamp is placed in order to provide light to a room.

• A simple lampstand usually held one lamp and was made of clay, wood, or metal (such as bronze, silver, or gold.)
• In the Jerusalem temple there was a special gold lampstand which had seven branches for holding seven lamps.

Translation Suggestions

• This term could be also translated as "lamp pedestal" or "structure for holding a lamp" or "lamp holder."
• For the temple lampstand, this could be translated as "seven-lamp lampstand" or "gold pedestal with seven lamps."
• It would also be helpful in a translation to include pictures of a simple lampstand and a seven-branch lampstand in the relevant Bible passages.

(See also: bronze, gold, lamp, light, silver, temple)

Bible References:

• Daniel 05:5-6
• Exodus 37:17
• Mark 04:21-23
• Matthew 05:15-16
• Revelation 01:12-13
• Revelation 01:20

Word Data:

• Strong's: H4501, G3087

Forms Found in the English ULB:

lampstand, lampstands