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Torch

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Long pole with cloths dipped in oil wrapped around one end used as a light. The Greek lampas is generally rendered torch (John 18:3; Revelation 4:5; Revelation 8:10 ), unless the context suggests the translation “lamp” (Acts 20:8 ). The lamps of the wise and foolish virgins (Matthew 25:1-8 ) were perhaps torches.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Torch'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​t/torch.html. 1991.
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