Bible Dictionary

Lampstand

a stand or support used for holding lamps

Basic Meaning

A lampstand is a stand or support used for holding lamps.

Lampstands have been used to provide light in homes, public places, and religious settings.


Biblical Usage

The word lampstand appears throughout Scripture in connection with the tabernacle, visions, teachings of Jesus, and Revelation.

References to lampstands occur in Exodus, Zechariah, the Gospels, and Revelation.


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