Bible Dictionary

Candlestick

a stand or holder designed to support a lamp or candle

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

20 of 116

Letter

C

Meaning

a stand or holder designed to support a lamp or candle

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 25
  • Zechariah 4
  • Revelation 1
  • Revelation 2
  • Revelation 11:4

Also Called

lampstand golden candlestick

Basic Meaning

A candlestick is a stand or holder designed to support a lamp or candle.

Candlesticks have been used throughout history for lighting and decorative purposes.


Biblical Usage

The word candlestick appears in Scripture in connection with the tabernacle, prophetic visions, and Revelation.

References to candlesticks occur in Exodus, Zechariah, and Revelation.


  • Lampstand
  • Olive Tree
  • Two Witnesses

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 25
  • Zechariah 4
  • Revelation 1
  • Revelation 2
  • Revelation 11:4

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