Matthew 5:15
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.”
τίθημι
To put, to place, to appoint. Tithemi. Father into Your hands I commit My spirit. The final act of Jesus was an act of trust. Put everything in His hands. That is where it is safest.
πᾶς
for all
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πᾶς
All, every, whole, any. Pas. All things work together for good. All authority has been given to Me. All the promises of God are yes in Christ. God thinks in absolutes of blessing.
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καίω
do they light
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καίω
To burn, to set on fire. Kaio. Were not our hearts burning within us? The presence of Jesus ignites the heart. When He opens the Scriptures something catches fire inside.
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οἰκία
house.
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οἰκία
A house, a household, a family dwelling. In My Father's house are many rooms. Your eternal home is being prepared by Jesus Himself right now.
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μόδιος
a basket
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μόδιος
a modius, i.e. certain measure for things dry (the quantity or the utensil)
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λύχνος
a lamp
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λύχνος
a portable lamp or other illuminator (literally or figuratively)
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λάμπω
it shines
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λάμπω
to beam, i.e. radiate brilliancy (literally or figuratively)
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οὐδέ
Nor
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οὐδέ
not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
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λυχνία
lampstand,
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λυχνία
a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively)
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