(1.) That part of the candle-sticks of the tabernacle and the temple which bore the light (Exo 25:37; 1-Kings 7:49; 2-Chr 4:20;13:11; Zech. 4:2). Their form is not described. Olive oil was generally burned in them (Exo 27:20).
(2.) A torch carried by the soliders of Gideon (Judg. 7:16, Judg. 7: 20). (R.V., "torches.")
(3.) Domestic lamps (A.V., "candles") were in common use among the Hebrews (Matt. 5:15; Mark 4:21, Mark 4: etc.).
(4.) Lamps or torches were used in connection with marriage ceremonies (Matt. 25:1).