torch
Found 1 times in the King James Bible
H3940
Hebrew
G2985
Greek
English Definition
a flambeau, lamp or flame
Ω Greek (New Testament)
Original Script
λαμπάς
Transliteration
nîyr
Strong's Reference
G2985
Greek Meaning
a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
"Torch" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H3940, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G2985. Context determines which original word is being used.