Meaning
A bushel is a measure of capacity used for dry goods such as grain. The word can also refer to a container of that capacity. In the King James Version, it is used in the illustration of a vessel placed over a light.
Biblical Usage
Jesus used the bushel in His teaching about the light of a candle. He said that a candle should not be put under a bushel, but on a candlestick, where it gives light to everyone in the house.
The illustration teaches that light should not be hidden.
Key References
- Matthew 5:14-16
- Mark 4:21
- Luke 8:16
- Luke 11:33
Related Terms
- Candlestick
- Light
- Candle
- Measure
- Lamp