Greek · G5322, G2985 · unreviewed

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 word meaning "lanterns and torches".

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Meaning

lanterns and torches
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Plural · Masculine John 18:3
Word Pictures (Robertson)

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