Luke 8:16

Οὐδεὶς δὲ λύχνον ἅψας καλύπτει αὐτὸν σκεύει ἢ ὑποκάτω κλίνης τίθησιν ἀλλ' ἐπὶ λυχνίας ἐπιτίθησιν ἵνα οἱ εἰσπορευόμενοι βλέπωσιν τὸ φῶς
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
Connections

Luke 11:33

Οὐδεὶς δὲ λύχνον ἅψας εἰς κρυπτόν τίθησιν οὐδὲ ὑπὸ τὸν μόδιον ἀλλ' ἐπὶ τὴν λυχνίαν ἵνα οἱ εἰσπορευόμενοι τὸ φέγγος βλέπωσιν
33
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.

Matthew 5:15

οὐδὲ καίουσιν λύχνον καὶ τιθέασιν αὐτὸν ὑπὸ τὸν μόδιον ἀλλ' ἐπὶ τὴν λυχνίαν καὶ λάμπει πᾶσιν τοῖς ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ
15
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

Mark 4:21

Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς Μήτι ὁ λύχνος ἔρχεται ἵνα ὑπὸ τὸν μόδιον τεθῇ ἢ ὑπὸ τὴν κλίνην οὐχ ἵνα ἐπὶ τὴν λυχνίαν ἐπιτεθῇ
21
And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

Acts 26:18

ἀνοῖξαι ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτῶν τοῦ ἐπιστρέψαι ἀπὸ σκότους εἰς φῶς καὶ τῆς ἐξουσίας τοῦ Σατανᾶ ἐπὶ τὸν θεόν τοῦ λαβεῖν αὐτοὺς ἄφεσιν ἁμαρτιῶν καὶ κλῆρον ἐν τοῖς ἡγιασμένοις πίστει τῇ εἰς ἐμέ
18
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

Revelation 1:20

τὸ μυστήριον τῶν ἑπτὰ ἀστέρων ὦν εἶδες ἐπὶ τῆς δεξιᾶς μου καὶ τὰς ἑπτὰ λυχνίας τὰς χρυσᾶς· οἱ ἑπτὰ ἀστέρες ἄγγελοι τῶν ἑπτὰ ἐκκλησιῶν εἰσιν καὶ αἱ ἑπτὰ λυχνίαι ἅς εἶδες ἑπτὰ ἐκκλησίαι εἰσίν
20
The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.

Philippians 2:15

ἵνα γένησθε ἄμεμπτοι καὶ ἀκέραιοι τέκνα θεοῦ ἀμώμητα ἐν μέσῳ γενεᾶς σκολιᾶς καὶ διεστραμμένης ἐν οἷς φαίνεσθε ὡς φωστῆρες ἐν κόσμῳ
15
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

Revelation 11:4

οὗτοί εἰσιν αἱ δύο ἐλαῖαι καὶ δύο λυχνίαι αἱ ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ τῆς γῆς ἑστῶσαι
4
These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
Copy verses
Luke 8:16
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar A-NSM
Adjective — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
Οὐδεὶς Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: οὐδείς · oo-THEES
In English
In the KJV here: no man
no man ×81 nothing ×61 no ×28 none ×23 any ×5 man ×5 there is none ×3 any man ×2
Strong's Definition G3762
man, nothing, no, none, any, …
oudeis
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
  • no one, nothing
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 30 English renderings
None
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: δέ · theh
In English
and ×1179 but ×922 now ×157 then ×129 when ×41 yet ×20 and when ×19 for ×18
Strong's Definition G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 79 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar N-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
λύχνον Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: λύχνος · LOO-hnose
In English
In the KJV here: a candle
a candle ×4 light ×4 candle ×2 a light ×1 candle of ×1 lights ×1 of a candle ×1
Strong's Definition G3088
candle, light, lights
lychnos
a portable lamp or other illuminator (literally or figuratively)
  • a lamp, candle, that is placed on a stand or candlestick
    • "the prophecies of the Old Testament (inasmuch as they afforded at least some knowledge relative to the glorious return of Jesus from heaven)
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 7 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar V-AAP-NSM
Verb — Aorist Active Participle Nominative, masculine singular the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action
ἅψας Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἅπτω · HA-ptoh
In English
In the KJV here: when he hath lighted
had kindled ×1 he hath lighted ×1 light doth ×1 when he hath lighted ×1
Strong's Definition G681
lighted, kindled, light
haptō
properly, to fasten to, i.e., (specially) to set on fire
  • to fasten to, adhere to
    • to fasten fire to a thing, kindle, set of fire
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 4 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar V-PAI-3S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, third person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
καλύπτει Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: καλύπτω · ka-LOO-ptoh
In English
In the KJV here: covereth
hid ×2 cover ×1 covered ×1 covereth ×1 shall cover ×1 shall hide ×1 was covered ×1
Strong's Definition G2572
cover, covered, hid, hide, covereth
kalyptō
to cover up (literally or figuratively)
  • to hide, veil
    • to hinder the knowledge of a thing
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 7 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar P-ASM
Personal Pronoun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
αὐτὸν Speech Personal Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
In English
In the KJV here: it
him ×1449 his ×979 them ×691 unto him ×353 unto them ×338 their ×290 he ×217 her ×177
Strong's Definition G846
him, them, his, their, he, …
autos
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
    • "he, she, it"the same
Variations 38 forms of this word
Translations 208 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar N-DSN
Noun — Dative, neuter singular the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
σκεύει Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: σκεῦος · SKEV-ose
In English
In the KJV here: with a vessel
vessel ×7 vessels ×6 a vessel ×2 goods ×2 the vessels ×2 sail ×1 any vessel ×1 stuff ×1
Strong's Definition G4632
vessel, vessels, goods, stuff
skeuos
a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband))
  • a vessel
    • "an implement
    • in the plural
      • household utensils, domestic gear
        • "the tackle and armament of vessels, used specifically of sails and ropes
    metaphorically
    • a man of quality, a chosen instrument
      • "in a bad sense, an assistant in accomplishing an evil deed
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 9 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἤ · ay
In English
In the KJV here: or
or ×256 than ×33 either ×8 or else ×6 nor ×5 and ×3 neither ×3 rather than ×3
Strong's Definition G2228
or, than, either, nor, neither, …
ē
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • either, or, than
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 26 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar PREP
Preposition
ὑποκάτω Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ὑποκάτω · hoo-poh-KA-toh
In English
In the KJV here: it under
under ×8 it under ×1
Strong's Definition G5270
under
hypokatō
down under, i.e., beneath
  • under, underneath
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar N-GSF
Noun — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
κλίνης Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: κλίνη · KLEE-nay
In English
In the KJV here: a bed
a bed ×4 bed ×4 beds ×1 of tables ×1
Strong's Definition G2825
bed, beds, tables
klinē
a couch (for sleep, sickness, sitting or eating)
  • a small bed, a couch
    • "a couch to recline on at meals"a couch on which a sick man is carried
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 4 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar V-PAI-3S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, third person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
τίθησιν Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: τίθημι · TEE-thay-mee
In English
In the KJV here: putteth
laid ×8 put ×7 they laid ×4 i make ×3 lay down ×3 and laid ×2 hath put ×2 he kneeled down ×2
Strong's Definition G5087
laid, put, lay, make, kneeled, …
tithēmi
to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from G2476, which properly denotes an upright and active position, while G2749 is properly reflexive and utterly prostrate)
  • to set, put, place
    • to place or lay
      • "to put down, lay down
      • to bend down
        • "to lay off or aside, to wear or carry no longer"to lay by, lay aside money
      to set on (serve) something to eat or drink"to set forth, something to be explained by discourse
    to make
    • to make (or set) for one's self or for one's use
    to set, fix establish
    • to set forth
      • "to establish, ordain
Variations 40 forms of this word
Translations 66 English renderings
Laid Lay Down
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
In English
In the KJV here: but
but ×559 yea ×15 yet ×11 nevertheless ×10 howbeit ×7 nay ×4 so but ×3 therefore ×3
Strong's Definition G235
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, …
alla
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • but
    • nevertheless, notwithstanding
      • "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 27 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar PREP
Preposition
ἐπὶ Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐπί · eh-PEE
In English
In the KJV here: it on
on ×186 upon ×153 in ×117 over ×48 unto ×46 to ×41 at ×40 against ×37
Strong's Definition G1909
on, upon, in, over, unto, …
epi
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc
  • upon, on, at, by, before
    • "of position, on, at, by, over, against"to, over, on, at, across, against
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 77 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar N-GSF
Noun — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
λυχνίας Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: λυχνία · loo-HNEE-ah
In English
In the KJV here: a candlestick
candlestick ×4 candlesticks ×4 a candlestick ×2 candlesticks of ×2
Strong's Definition G3087
candlestick, candlesticks
lychnia
a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively)
  • a (candlestick) lamp stand, candelabrum
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 4 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
In English
In the KJV here: setteth
he laid ×4 and lay ×2 he put ×2 laid ×2 shall add ×2 and laid ×1 and put ×1 and put on ×1
Strong's Definition G2007
laid, put, lay, add, putting, …
epitithēmi
to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
  • in the active voice
    • to put or lay upon
      • "to add to
    in the middle voice
    • to have put on, bid to be laid on
      • "to lay or throw one's self upon"to attack one, to make an assault on one
Variations 22 forms of this word
Translations 35 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἵνα · HEE-na
In English
In the KJV here: that
that ×519 to ×63 lest ×19 for to ×4 for ×3 that that ×3 him that ×2 him to ×2
Strong's Definition G2443
that, to, lest, for, so, …
hina
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • that, in order that, so that
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 37 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar T-NPM
Definite Article — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
οἱ Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar V-PNP-NPM
Verb — Present Participle Nominative, masculine plural ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action
εἰσπορευόμενοι Speech Verb Tense Present Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: εἰσπορεύομαι · ees-poh-REV-oh-meh
In English
In the KJV here: they which enter in
entereth ×2 at your entering ×1 coming in ×1 entereth in ×1 entering ×1 entering in ×1 entering into ×1 he entered ×1
Strong's Definition G1531
in, entered, entereth, entering, went
eisporeuomai
to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • to go into, enter
    • of persons
      • "of things
      • to be carried into or put into
        • "as food into a mouth
    metaphorically of affections entering the soul
Variations 9 forms of this word
Translations 16 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar V-PAS-3P
Verb — Present Active Subjunctive, third person plural ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "they"
βλέπωσιν Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Subjunctive Person Third Number Plural
Dictionary form: βλέπω · VLEH-poh
In English
In the KJV here: may see
see ×10 take heed ×9 seeing ×8 beware ×7 seeth ×6 we see ×5 ye see ×5 he saw ×3
Strong's Definition G991
see, heed, seeth, seen, saw, …
blepō
to look at (literally or figuratively)
  • to see, discern, of the bodily eye
    • with the bodily eye: to be possessed of sight, have the power of seeing
      • "perceive by the use of the eyes: to see, look descry"to turn the eyes to anything: to look at, look upon, gaze at"to perceive by the senses, to feel"to discover by use, to know by experience
    metaphorically to see with the mind's eye
    • to have (the power of) understanding
      • "to discern mentally, observe, perceive, discover, understand"to turn the thoughts or direct the mind to a thing, to consider, contemplate, to look at, to weigh carefully, examine
    in a geographical sense of places, mountains, buildings, etc. turning towards any quarter, as it were, facing it
Variations 31 forms of this word
Translations 65 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar T-ASN
Definite Article — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸ Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
Search every verse
Letters
Greek Alphabeta
Grammar N-ASN
Noun — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
φῶς Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: φῶς · fose
In English
In the KJV here: light
light ×47 a light ×7 of light ×4 the light ×3 fire ×2 light of ×2 are ye light ×1 for a light ×1
Strong's Definition G5457
light, fire, lights
phōs
luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
  • light
    • the light
      • emitted by a lamp
        • "a heavenly light such as surrounds angels when they appear on earth
      anything emitting light
      • a star
        • "fire because it is light and sheds light"a lamp or torch
      light, i.e., brightness
      • of a lamp
    metaphorically
    • God is light because light has the extremely delicate, subtle, pure, brilliant quality
      • "of truth and its knowledge, together with the spiritual purity associated with it"that which is exposed to the view of all, openly, publicly"reason, mind
      • the power of understanding especially moral and spiritual truth
Variations 9 forms of this word
Translations 10 English renderings
Light
Luke 8:15
Read Luke 8
Luke 8:17