Bible Dictionary

Candlestick

A stand or lampstand designed to hold one or more lamps.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

82 of 516

Letter

C

Meaning

A stand or lampstand designed to hold one or more lamps.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 25:31-40
  • Exodus 37:17-24
  • Zechariah 4:2-6
  • Matthew 5:15
  • Mark 4:21
  • Luke 8:16
  • Hebrews 9:2
  • Revelation 1:12-20

Also Called

lampstand

Original Language

Hebrew

מְנוֹרָה

menorah

lampstand

Greek

λυχνία

lychnia

lampstand

Meaning

A candlestick is a stand or lampstand designed to hold one or more lamps.

It provides support for lamps used to give light.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a candlestick refers to the lampstand used in the tabernacle and temple.

The term also appears in symbolic visions and teachings throughout the Bible.


Key References

  • Exodus 25:31-40
  • Exodus 37:17-24
  • Zechariah 4:2-6
  • Matthew 5:15
  • Mark 4:21
  • Luke 8:16
  • Hebrews 9:2
  • Revelation 1:12-20

  • Lamp
  • Light
  • Tabernacle
  • Temple
  • Holy Place

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 25:31-40
  • Exodus 37:17-24
  • Zechariah 4:2-6
  • Matthew 5:15
  • Mark 4:21
  • Luke 8:16
  • Hebrews 9:2
  • Revelation 1:12-20

Related Terms

Study Topics

worship tabernacle temple light