Strong's Lexicon nebrashta: Lampstand, chandelier Original Word: נֶבְרְשָׁא Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root נברש (n-b-r-sh), which is related to the concept of illumination or light. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of a lampstand is λύχνος (lychnos, Strong's G3088), which refers to a lamp or light. Usage: The term "nebrashta" refers to a lampstand or chandelier, an object used to hold lamps or candles to provide light. In biblical contexts, it often symbolizes guidance, divine presence, or the illumination of truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, lampstands were essential household items, providing light in homes and places of worship. The design and craftsmanship of lampstands could vary significantly, from simple clay holders to elaborate metal structures. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, lampstands also held religious significance, particularly in the Tabernacle and Temple, where the menorah served as a symbol of God's eternal light and presence among His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) probably of foreign origin Definition the candlestick NASB Translation lampstand (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נֶבְרַשְׁתָּא noun feminine emphatic the candlestick (ᵑ7 id., Syriac  , Late Hebrew נַבְרֶשֶׁת; Arabic  is loan-word from Aramaic Frä95; probably foreign word K§ 62 Frä95 Bev and others; ? Assyrian, compare BaZA ii. 117); — Daniel 5:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance candlestick (Aramaic) from an unused root meaning to shine; a light; plural (collectively) a chandelier -- candlestick. Forms and Transliterations נֶבְרַשְׁתָּ֔א נברשתא neḇ·raš·tā neḇraštā nevrashTaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:5 HEB: וְכָֽתְבָן֙ לָקֳבֵ֣ל נֶבְרַשְׁתָּ֔א עַל־ גִּירָ֕א NAS: opposite the lampstand on the plaster KJV: over against the candlestick upon INT: writing opposite the lampstand upon the plaster 1 Occurrence |
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