Dict: easton - Lamp

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(1.) That part of the candle-sticks of the tabernacle and the temple which bore the light kjv@Exodus:25:37; kjvKings:7:49; kjv@2Chronicals:4:20 kjv@2Chronicals:13:11; kjv@Zechariah:4:2). Their form is not described. Olive oil was generally burned in them kjv@Exodus:27:20).

(2.) A torch carried by the soliders of Gideon kjv@Judges:7:16 kjv@Judges:7:20). (R.V., "torches.")

(3.) Domestic lamps (A.V., "candles") were in common use among the Hebrews kjv@Matthew:5:15; kjv@Mark:4:21, etc.).

(4.) Lamps or torches were used in connection with marriage ceremonies kjv@Matthew:25:1). This word is also frequently metaphorically used to denote life, welfare, guidance, etc. ( kjv@2Samuel:21:17; kjv@Psalms:119:105; kjv@Proverbs:6:23 kjv@Proverbs:13:9).