Original Word: נֶבְרְשָׁא
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: nebrsha'
Pronunciation: neh-brahsh-tah
Phonetic Spelling: (neb-reh-shaw')
Definition: Lampstand, chandelier
Meaning: a light, plural, a chandelier

candlestick

(Aramaic) from an unused root meaning to shine; a light; plural (collectively) a chandelier -- candlestick.

Word Origin
(Aramaic) probably of foreign origin
Definition
the candlestick
NASB Translation
lampstand (1).

נֶבְרַשְׁתָּא noun feminine emphatic the candlestick (ᵑ7 id., Syriac , Late Hebrew נַבְרֶשֶׁת; Arabic is loan-word from Aramaic Frä⁹⁵; probably foreign word K^{§ 62} Frä⁹⁵ Bev and others; ? Assyrian, compare Ba^{ZA ii. 117}); — Daniel 5:5.

Word Origin: Aramaic

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2985 (lampas): Refers to a lamp or torch, often used in the New Testament to symbolize readiness and the presence of light in darkness.
- G5457 (phōs): Meaning light, it is used extensively in the New Testament to denote both physical light and metaphorical light, such as the light of Christ or the light of the Gospel.

Usage: The term נֶבְרְשָׁא is used in the context of lighting, specifically referring to a source of light such as a lamp or chandelier. It is found in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the book of Daniel.

Context: The term נֶבְרְשָׁא appears in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to describe a source of light, often in the context of a lamp or chandelier that provides illumination. In the ancient Near Eastern context, light was a significant symbol, often representing knowledge, divine presence, or guidance. The use of נֶבְרְשָׁא in the biblical text underscores the importance of light in both a literal and metaphorical sense. In Daniel, the presence of light can be seen as indicative of divine revelation or insight, aligning with the broader biblical theme of light as a symbol of God's truth and presence.

נֶבְרַשְׁתָּ֔א נברשתא neḇ·raš·tā neḇraštā nevrashTaInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts