Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon
נִיר
- Transliteration
- nîyr
- Pronunciation
- neer
- Language
- Hebrew
- Indexed occurrences
- 49
Glosses
candle, lamp, light.
Lexicon definition
a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
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Candle
Heb. ner, Job 18:6; This unified study connects 5 installed resource categories without replacing their source records.
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Study overview
Study at a glance
- Subject type
- Subject
- Strong’s
- H5216, G3088
- Hebrew
- נִיר · nîyr
- Greek
- λύχνος · lýchnos
Strong’s and original-language information
H5216
Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon
λύχνος
- Transliteration
- lýchnos
- Language
- Greek
- Indexed occurrences
- 14
Glosses
candle, light
Lexicon definition
a portable lamp or other illuminator (literally or figuratively)
Complete dictionary entries
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
Candle
Heb. ner, Job 18:6; 29:3; Ps. 18:28; Prov. 24:20, in all which places the Revised Version and margin of Authorized Version have "lamp," by which the word is elsewhere frequently rendered. The Hebrew word denotes properly any kind of candle or lamp or torch. It is used as a figure of conscience (Prov. 20:27), of a Christian example (Matt. 5:14, 15), and of prosperity (Job 21:17; Prov. 13:9).
Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897) · View data sources
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Nave's Topical Bible
CANDLE
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Nave’s Topical Bible references for CANDLE.
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- Historical Reference: Nave’s Topical Bible — Public domain
- Historical Reference: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
- Historical Reference: Installed reference work
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CANDLE
Nave’s Topical Bible references for CANDLE.
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Candle
Heb. ner, Job 18:6; 29:3; Ps. 18:28; Prov. 24:20, in all which places the Revised Version and margin of Authorized Version have "lamp," by which the word is elsewhere frequently rendered. The Hebrew word denotes properly any kind of candle or lamp or torch. It is used as a figure of conscience (Prov. 20:27), of a Christian example (Matt. 5:14, 15), and of prosperity (Job 21:17; Prov. 13:9).
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Lamp
(1.) That part of the candle-sticks of the tabernacle and the temple which bore the light (Ex. 25:37; 1 Kings 7:49; 2 Chr. 4:20; 13:11; Zech. 4:2). Their form is not described. Olive oil was generally burned in them (Ex. 27:20). (2.) A torch carried by the soliders of Gideon (Judg. 7:16, 20). (R.V., "torches.") (3.) Domestic lamps (A.V., "candles") were in common use among the Hebrews (Matt. 5:15; Mark 4:21, etc.). (4.) Lamps or torches were used in connection with marriage ceremonies (Matt. 25:1). This word is also frequently metaphorically used to denote life, welfare, guidance, etc. (2 Sam. 21:17; Ps. 119:105; Prov. 6:23; 13:9).
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Senir
bed-candle; changing
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