Strong's Number G3088

λύχνος

luchnos · lookh'-nos

Transliteration:

luchnos{lookh'-nos}

Word Origin:

from the base of 3022

TDNT:

4:324,542

Part of Speech:

noun masculine

Strong's Definition:

a portable lamp or other illuminator (literally or figuratively)

Usage in the KJV:

candle 8, light 6

Total: 14
Occurs 14 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

a lamp, candle, that is placed on a stand or candlestick To a lamp are likened an eye, i.e. which shows the body which way to move and turn; the prophecies of the OT, inasmuch as they afforded at least some knowledge relative to the glorious return of Jesus from heaven.