Greek · G5322, G2985

φανῶν καὶ λαμπάδων

Torch · a "lamp" or flambeau

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φανός G5322 torch

Pronunciation phanós

A portable light-bearing vessel, distinct from the brighter flame of a torch or lamp.

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λαμπάς G2985 a "lamp" or flambeau

Pronunciation lampás

A torch or flambeau, typically oil-fed; distinct from λύχνος (stationary lamp) by its portable, hand-held nature.

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What does φανῶν καὶ λαμπάδων (phanōn kai lampadōn) mean in the Bible?

φανός · λαμπάς is a Greek phrase meaning "lanterns and torches".

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What does φανός · λαμπάς mean in the Bible?

φανός · λαμπάς is a Greek phrase meaning "lanterns and torches".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for G5322, G2985?

G5322, G2985 is connected to 1 lexical occurrence verse in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Greek phrase. lanterns and torches

Strong's G5322, G2985

Lexical occurrences 1 verse Word forms 1 form 1 reference

Source Gloss

lanterns and torches

Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

This word appears as a noun across 1 case and number pattern. The form changes show how the word functions in a sentence; they do not change the basic lexical meaning by themselves.

Form patterns 1 Aligned forms 1 Case pattern Genitive (1) Number pattern Plural (1)

Genitive · Plural · Masculine John 18:3 1×

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