Bible Translation is fun but .... complex..!The Menorah LAMPSTAND is often referred to as the Menorah Candleabrum. The Egyptians are credited with inventing the "candle" but it was crude and smelly. Lamps burning Olive Oil were preferred. (think of a small clay Aladdin's Lamp) Finally in the Middle Ages candles really came into their own when bees wax and a good wick were added...
...and that friends is why the KJV uses "candle" and the NIV "lamp" in Luke 11:33. (FYI consider: KJV Candle, NLT Lamp, MSG Lamp, ESV Lamp, NRSV Lamp, WYC Lantern, on Candlestick and DARBY Lamp Lamp Stand 1890)
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