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Used in the O.T. for any light either real or symbolical. Job said of God, "when his candle shined upon my head," Job 29:3; "the candle of the wicked shall be put out," Proverbs 24:20; whereas respecting 'the wise woman' it is said "her candle goeth not out by night." Proverbs 31:18 . God will search Jerusalem with candles. Zephaniah 1:12 . In the N.T. the word signifies a lamp, and in some passages is typical of the testimony of God, which should be manifested in those receiving it, and should not be hidden. Luke 8:16; Luke 11:33,36; etc. In the holy Jerusalem there will be no need of the candle of earthly light, forthe Lord God shall shine upon them. Revelation 22:5 . The modern 'candle' was notknown in scripture times.