2985. lampas

Lexicon

lampas: Lamp, torch

Original Word: λαμπάς
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: lampas
Pronunciation: lam-PAS
Phonetic Spelling: (lam-pas')
Definition: Lamp, torch
Meaning: a torch, lamp, lantern.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lamp, light, torch.

From lampo; a "lamp" or flambeau -- lamp, light, torch.

see GREEK lampo

HELPS Word-studies

2985 lampás – a hand-held "torch" (sometimes merely a clay vessel); a lamp that uses a wick saturated with oil.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from lampó
Definition
a torch
NASB Translation
lamps (7), torch (1), torches (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2985: λαμπάς

λαμπάς, λαμπάδος, ἡ (λάμπω, cf. our lamp) (from Aeschylus and Thucydides down), the Sept. for לַפִּיד;

1. a torch: Revelation 4:5 (where A. V. lamps); .

2. a lamp, the flame of which is fed with oil: Matthew 25:1, 3f, 7; John 18:3; Acts 20:8. (Cf. Trench, Synonyms, § xlvi.; Edersheim, Jesus the Messiah, ii. 455ff; Becker, Charicles, Sc. ix. (English translation, p. 163).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λάμπω (lampō), meaning "to shine" or "to give light."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 5216: נֵר (ner) • A lamp or light, often used in the context of the menorah or other sacred lamps in the Tabernacle and Temple.
• Strong's Hebrew 3940: לַפִּיד (lapid) • A torch or flame, used in various contexts to denote a source of light or fire.

These Hebrew terms share a thematic connection with λαμπάς, as they all pertain to sources of light and are used symbolically to convey spiritual truths in the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term λαμπάς is used in the New Testament to describe a source of light, typically a lamp or torch, which is used for illumination. It is often employed metaphorically to signify spiritual enlightenment or readiness.

Context: The Greek word λαμπάς appears in several New Testament passages, illustrating both literal and metaphorical uses. In the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13), λαμπάς is used to describe the lamps carried by the virgins as they await the bridegroom. This parable emphasizes the importance of preparedness and vigilance in the Christian life, as the lamps symbolize the readiness of the believers for the coming of Christ. The wise virgins, who bring extra oil for their lamps, are contrasted with the foolish ones, highlighting the necessity of spiritual foresight and perseverance.

In John 18:3, λαμπάς is used in a more literal sense, describing the torches carried by the soldiers and officials who come to arrest Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. This usage underscores the physical darkness of the scene, contrasting with the spiritual light that Jesus embodies.

The concept of light, as represented by λαμπάς, is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, symbolizing truth, guidance, and divine presence. In the Old Testament, lamps were integral to the worship practices in the Tabernacle and Temple, serving as a perpetual reminder of God's presence among His people.

Forms and Transliterations

λαμπάδα λαμπαδας λαμπάδας λαμπαδες λαμπάδες λαμπάδος λαμπαδων λαμπάδων λαμπας λαμπάς λαμπάσι λαμπήναις λαμπήνη λαμπηνικάς λαμπηνών lampadas lampádas lampades lampádes lampadon lampadōn lampádon lampádōn lampas lampás

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 25:1 N-AFP
GRK: λαβοῦσαι τὰς λαμπάδας ἑαυτῶν ἐξῆλθον
NAS: took their lamps and went
KJV: their lamps, and went forth
INT: having taken the lamps of them went forth

Matthew 25:3 N-AFP
GRK: λαβοῦσαι τὰς λαμπάδας αὐτῶν οὐκ
NAS: took their lamps, they took
KJV: took their lamps, and took no
INT: having taken the lamps of them no

Matthew 25:4 N-GFP
GRK: μετὰ τῶν λαμπάδων ἑαυτῶν
NAS: oil in flasks along with their lamps.
KJV: with their lamps.
INT: with the lamps of them

Matthew 25:7 N-AFP
GRK: ἐκόσμησαν τὰς λαμπάδας ἑαυτῶν
NAS: rose and trimmed their lamps.
KJV: trimmed their lamps.
INT: trimmed the lamps of them

Matthew 25:8 N-NFP
GRK: ὅτι αἱ λαμπάδες ἡμῶν σβέννυνται
NAS: of your oil, for our lamps are going
KJV: for our lamps are gone out.
INT: for the lamps of us are going out

John 18:3 N-GFP
GRK: φανῶν καὶ λαμπάδων καὶ ὅπλων
NAS: with lanterns and torches and weapons.
KJV: lanterns and torches and weapons.
INT: torches and lamps and weapons

Acts 20:8 N-NFP
GRK: ἦσαν δὲ λαμπάδες ἱκαναὶ ἐν
NAS: There were many lamps in the upper room
KJV: many lights in
INT: were moreover lamps many in

Revelation 4:5 N-NFP
GRK: καὶ ἑπτὰ λαμπάδες πυρὸς καιόμεναι
NAS: And [there were] seven lamps of fire
KJV: [there were] seven lamps of fire
INT: and seven lamps of fire burning

Revelation 8:10 N-NFS
GRK: καιόμενος ὡς λαμπάς καὶ ἔπεσεν
NAS: like a torch, and it fell
KJV: burning as it were a lamp, and it fell
INT: burning as a lamp and it fell

Strong's Greek 2985
9 Occurrences

λαμπάδας — 3 Occ.
λαμπάδες — 3 Occ.
λαμπάδων — 2 Occ.
λαμπάς — 1 Occ.