# 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 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](../other/bronze.md) **·** [gold](../other/gold.md) **·** [lamp](../other/lamp.md) **·** [light](../kt/light.md) **·** [silver](../other/silver.md) **·** [temple](../kt/temple.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Daniel 05:5-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/dan/05/05)
* [Exodus 37:17-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/37/17)
* [Mark 04:21-23](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/04/21)
* [Matthew 05:15-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/05/15)
* [Revelation 01:12-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/01/12)
* [Revelation 01:19-20](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/01/19)