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Strong's G2985 λαμπάς (lampas)

Lampas means “lamp” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2985 — yabin (“Jabin”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2985
Language Greek
Linked Usages 25
Books 16

Strong's G2985 Quick Answer

Strong's G2985 λαμπάς (lampas) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. lampas (lam-pas') n. 1. a "lamp" or flambeau [from G2989] It has 25 linked Bible usages across 16 books. Visible English usage signals include lamps, torches, lights, and lamp. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
lampas (lam-pas') n. 1. a "lamp" or flambeau [from G2989]
Usage
25 linked usages
Books
16 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
lamps, torches, lights, and lamp

Meaning and Definition

lampas (lam-pas') n. 1. a "lamp" or flambeau [from G2989] KJV: lamp, light, torch Root(s): G2989

Original Word
λαμπάς
Transliteration
lampas
Derivation
Root: λάμπω R1: 2989
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2985. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

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Usage: λαμπάς, -άδος, ἡ (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)

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How Strong's G2985 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render lampas, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

lamps Matthew 25:1 lamp Revelation 8:10 lights Acts 20:8 torches John 18:3

How Strong's G2985 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 13 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2985 (λαμπάς) appears 17 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2985 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2985 in the New Testament

9 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 25:1 KJV

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 KJV

They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

Matthew 25:4 KJV

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Strong's G2985 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

13 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 15:17 Septuagint / Brenton

And when the sun was about to set, there was a flame, and behold a smoking furnace and lamps of fire, which passed between these divided pieces.

Exodus 20:18 Septuagint / Brenton

And all the people perceived the thundering, and the flashes, and the voice of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking; and all the people feared and stood afar off,

Judges 7:16 Septuagint / Brenton

And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and put horns in the hands of all, and empty pitchers, and torches in the pitchers:

Strong's G2985 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 10:22 Septuagint / Brenton

So they showed him of her; and he came out before his tent with silver lamps going before him.

1 Maccabees 6:39 Septuagint / Brenton

Now when the sun shone upon the shields of gold and brass, the mountains glistered therewith, and shined like lamps of fire.

Wisdom of Sirach 48:1 Septuagint / Brenton

Then stood up Elijah the prophet as fire, And his word burned like a lamp.

Usage Excerpts

First 25 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2985.

Genesis 15:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And when the sun was about to set, there was a flame, and behold a smoking furnace and lamps of fire, which passed between these divided pieces.
Exodus 20:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And all the people perceived the thundering, and the flashes, and the voice of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking; and all the people feared and stood afar off,
Judges 7:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and put horns in the hands of all, and empty pitchers, and torches in the pitchers:
Judges 7:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and the three companies sounded with the horns, and broke the pitchers, and held the torches in their left hands, and in their right hands their horns to sound with; and they cried out, A sword for the Lord and for Gideon.
Judges 15:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took torches, and turned tail to tail, and put a torch between two tails, and fastened it.
Judges 15:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he set fire to the torches, and sent the foxes into the corn of the Philistines; and everything was burned from the threshing floor to the standing corn, and even to the vineyard and olives.
Job 41:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Out of his mouth proceed as it were burning lamps, And as it were hearths of fire are cast abroad.
Isaiah 62:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For Zion’s sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as light, and my salvation burn as a torch.
Ezekiel 1:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And in the midst of the living creatures there was an appearance as of burning coals of fire, as an appearance of lamps turning among the living creatures; and the brightness of fire, and out of the fire came forth lightning.
Daniel 5:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
In the same hour came forth fingers of a man’s hand, and wrote in front of the lamp on the plaster of the wall of the king’s house: and the king saw the knuckles of the hand that wrote.
Daniel 10:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and his body was as Tharsis, and his face was as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his legs as the appearance of shining brass, and the voice of his words as the voice of a multitude.
Nahum 2:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
in the ways, and the chariots shall clash together, and shall be entangled in each other in the broad ways: their appearance is as lamps of fire, and as gleaming lightnings.
Zechariah 12:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
In that day I will make the captains of thousands of Judah as a firebrand among wood, and as a torch of fire in stubble; and they shall devour on the right hand and on the left all the nations round about: and Jerusalem shall dwell again by herself, even in Jerusalem.
Matthew 25:1 New Testament, KJV
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 New Testament, KJV
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
Matthew 25:4 New Testament, KJV
But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Matthew 25:7 New Testament, KJV
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
Matthew 25:8 New Testament, KJV
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
John 18:3 New Testament, KJV
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 New Testament, KJV
And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.
Revelation 4:5 New Testament, KJV
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 New Testament, KJV
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;
Judith 10:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So they showed him of her; and he came out before his tent with silver lamps going before him.
1 Maccabees 6:39 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now when the sun shone upon the shields of gold and brass, the mountains glistered therewith, and shined like lamps of fire.
Wisdom of Sirach 48:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then stood up Elijah the prophet as fire, And his word burned like a lamp.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2985, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Nahum 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 5 usages, New Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 2 usages, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2985 FAQ

What does lampas (λαμπάς) mean?

Lampas (Strong's G2985) is a Greek word most simply glossed "lamp". lampas (lam-pas') n. 1. a "lamp" or flambeau [from G2989]

How many times is lampas (λαμπάς) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 25 linked usages for Strong's G2985 across 16 books.

Where can I study lampas (λαμπάς) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2985 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate lampas (λαμπάς)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as lamps, torches, lights, and lamp. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2985 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 13 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2985, with linked reader references where each row is available.