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candle

Meaning of “candle”

A lamp or portable light used for illumination.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
16 occurrences16 verses8 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Job 18:6

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Proverbs 20:27
The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 20:27 · retained source text

The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

1611 marginal noteOr, lampe.

Proverbs 24:20
For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 24:20 · retained source text

For there shall be no reward to the euill man: the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

1611 marginal noteOr, lampe.

1611 marginal noteChap.13.9. iob.21.17

Proverbs 31:18
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 31:18 · retained source text

She perceiueth that her merchandise is good; her candle goeth not out by night.

1611 marginal noteHebr. she tasteth.

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Historical definitions

A portable light made by a wick that burns; in Scripture also used figuratively of light, life, favor, prosperity, and the spirit of man according to the phrase.

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