G2985: λαμπάς
lampás · “window”
Definition
a "lamp" or flambeau
KJV translates it as: lamp, light, torch
Word origin: from G2989 (λάμπω);
Extended definition
(λάμπω), [in LXX for לַפִּיד ;]
a torch (frequently fed, like a lamp, with oil): Mat.25:1 ff., Jhn.18:3, Act.20:8, Rev.4:5 8:10.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2985 is translated
- lamps ×7
- torches ×1
- a torch ×1
Bible verses with G2985 (lampás)
Lampás appears in 9 verses.
- Matthew 25:1
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
- Matthew 25:3
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
- Matthew 25:4
But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
- Matthew 25:7
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
- Matthew 25:8
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
- John 18:3
Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
- Acts 20:8
And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.
- Revelation 4:5
And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
- Revelation 8:10
And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;