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Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. <a href="/nlt/luke/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> “No one lights a lamp and then hides it or puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house. <a href="/esv/luke/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> “No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. <a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But no one having lit a lamp, sets it in secret, nor under the basket, but upon the lampstand, that those entering in may see the light. <a href="/kjv/luke/11.htm">King James Bible</a> No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. <a href="/nkjv/luke/11.htm">New King James Version</a> “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light. <a href="/nasb_/luke/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “No one lights a lamp and puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. <a href="/nasb/luke/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220No one, after lighting a lamp, puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. <a href="/nasb77/luke/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “No one, after lighting a lamp, puts it away in a cellar, nor under a peck-measure, but on the lampstand, in order that those who enter may see the light. <a href="/lsb/luke/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “No one, after lighting a lamp, puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. <a href="/amp/luke/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “No one lights a lamp and then puts it in a cellar nor under a basket [hiding the light], but [instead it is put] on the lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light. <a href="/csb/luke/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “No one lights a lamp and puts it in the cellar or under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see its light. <a href="/hcsb/luke/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220No one lights a lamp and puts it in the cellar or under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see its light. <a href="/asv/luke/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> No man, when he hath lighted a lamp, putteth it in a cellar, neither under the bushel, but on the stand, that they which enter in may see the light. <a href="/cev/luke/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> No one lights a lamp and then hides it or puts it under a clay pot. A lamp is put on a lampstand, so everyone who comes into the house can see the light. <a href="/erv/luke/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> No man, when he hath lighted a lamp, putteth it in a cellar, neither under the bushel, but on the stand, that they which enter in may see the light. <a href="/gwt/luke/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "No one lights a lamp and hides it or puts it under a basket. Instead, everyone who lights a lamp puts it on a lamp stand so that those who come in will see its light. <a href="/gnt/luke/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> "No one lights a lamp and then hides it or puts it under a bowl; instead, it is put on the lampstand, so that people may see the light as they come in. <a href="/isv/luke/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> "No one lights a lamp and puts it in a hiding place or under a basket, but on a lamp stand, so that those who enter may see its light. <a href="/msb/luke/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. <a href="/net/luke/11.htm">NET Bible</a> "No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a hidden place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, so that those who come in can see the light. <a href="/nheb/luke/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light. <a href="/wbt/luke/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> No man when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a close vessel, but on a candlestick, that they who come in may see the light. <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "When any one lights a lamp, he never puts it in the cellar or under the bushel, but on the lampstand, that people who come in may see the light. <a href="/web/luke/11.htm">World English Bible</a> “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And no one having lighted a lamp, puts [it] in a secret place, nor under the measure, but on the lampstand, that those coming in may behold the light. <a href="/blb/luke/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But no one having lit a lamp, sets it in secret, nor under the basket, but upon the lampstand, that those entering in may see the light. <a href="/ylt/luke/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And no one having lighted a lamp, doth put it in a secret place, nor under the measure, but on the lamp-stand, that those coming in may behold the light. <a href="/slt/luke/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And none, having lighted a lamp, puts in secret, neither under a bushel, but upon the chandelier, that they coming in should see the light.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> No man lighteth a candle, and putteth it in a hidden place, nore under a bushel; but upon a candlestick, that they that come in, may see the light. <a href="/cpdv/luke/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> No one lights a candle and places it in hiding, nor under a bushel basket, but upon a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. <a href="/nabre/luke/11.htm">New American Bible</a> “No one who lights a lamp hides it away or places it [under a bushel basket], but on a lampstand so that those who enter might see the light. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar, but on the lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> No man lights a lamp and puts it in a hidden place, or under a basket, but on a lamp holder, so that those who enter may see its light. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “No man lights a lamp and sets it in a hidden place or under a bushel but over a lamp stand, that those who enter may see its light.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> No one, when he has lighted a lamp, puts it in a secret place, nor under the measure, but upon the lamp-stand, that those who come in may see the light. <a href="/godbey/luke/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>No one, having lighted a lamp, putteth it in a cellar, nor under a bushel, but on a candlestick, in order that those coming in may see the light.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But no man lighting a lamp putteth it in a concealed place, or under a bushel, but on a stand, that they who are coming in, may see the light. <a href="/mace/luke/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> However, when a man has once lighted his lamp, he does not hide it in a by-place, or under a bushel; but sets it on a stand, that all who come in may have light. <a href="/wey/luke/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "When any one lights a lamp, he never puts it in the cellar or under the bushel, but on the lampstand, that people who come in may see the light. <a href="/worrell/luke/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"No one, having lighted a lamp, puts it in a cellar, or under a measure, but on a lamp-stand, that those who enter may see the light.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>But <Fr>yet<FR> no one having lighted a candle putteth it into a secret place, nor under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they who come in may see the light.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/11-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4751" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/11.htm">The Lamp of the Body</a> 32The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. 33<a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: Oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">No one</a> <a href="/greek/681.htm" title="681: hapsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To kindle, light. A primary verb; properly, to fasten to, i.e. to set on fire.">lights</a> <a href="/greek/3088.htm" title="3088: lychnon (N-AMS) -- A lamp. From the base of leukos; a portable lamp or other illuminator.">a lamp</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: tithēsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">and puts it</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2926.htm" title="2926: kryptēn (N-AFS) -- A cellar, vault, hidden place, crypt. Feminine of kruptos; a hidden place, i.e. Cellar.">a cellar</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Conj) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">or</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">under</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3426.htm" title="3426: modion (N-AMS) -- A dry measure, nearly two English gallons. Of Latin origin; a modius, i.e. Certain measure for things dry.">a basket.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">Instead,</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">he sets it on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3087.htm" title="3087: lychnian (N-AFS) -- A lamp-stand. From luchnos; a lamp-stand.">a stand,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those</a> <a href="/greek/1531.htm" title="1531: eisporeuomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter.">who enter</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">can see</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5338.htm" title="5338: phengos (N-ANS) -- Brightness, light, splendor, radiance. Probably akin to the base of phos; brilliancy.">light.</a> 34Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body is full of darkness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a> You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Mark 4:21-22</a> Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a stand? / For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light. <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a> Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” <a href="/matthew/6-22.htm">Matthew 6:22-23</a> The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. / But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! <a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-14</a> For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord. ... <a href="/philippians/2-14.htm">Philippians 2:14-16</a> Do everything without complaining or arguing, / so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world / as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a> For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a> In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a> The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a> Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6-7</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5-7</a> And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">2 Peter 1:19</a> We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>No man, when he has lighted a candle, puts it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.when.<a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Luke 8:16,17</a> No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light… <a href="/matthew/5-15.htm">Matthew 5:15</a> 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.<a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Mark 4:21,22</a> And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? … a bushel.<a href="/matthew/5-15.htm">Matthew 5:15</a> 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.may see.<a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.<a href="/matthew/10-27.htm">Matthew 10:27</a> What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.<a href="/john/11-9.htm">John 11:9</a> Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Basket</a> <a href="/mark/14-20.htm">Bowl</a> <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Bushel</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Candle</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/luke/10-11.htm">Close</a> <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/luke/11-11.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Lamp-Stand</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Lighted</a> <a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Lighting</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Lit</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/luke/9-62.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/luke/9-45.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/luke/11-32.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/luke/10-40.htm">Table</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Vessel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Basket</a> <a href="/john/19-29.htm">Bowl</a> <a href="/luke/13-21.htm">Bushel</a> <a href="/luke/11-36.htm">Candle</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/luke/15-1.htm">Close</a> <a href="/luke/11-44.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/luke/12-31.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Lamp-Stand</a> <a href="/luke/12-49.htm">Lighted</a> <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">Lighting</a> <a href="/luke/12-35.htm">Lit</a> <a href="/luke/12-25.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/luke/16-18.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/john/3-33.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/luke/13-25.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">Table</a> <a href="/luke/22-10.htm">Vessel</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 11</div>1. <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;</a> 11. <a href="/luke/11-11.htm">assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/11-14.htm">He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;</a> 27. <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">and shows who are blessed;</a> 29. <a href="/luke/11-29.htm">preaches to the people;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/11-37.htm">and reprimands the outward show of holiness.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, lamps were essential for providing light in homes after sunset. These lamps were typically small, made of clay, and fueled by olive oil. The act of lighting a lamp was purposeful, intended to illuminate the surrounding area. The cellar, often used for storage, was not a place where light was needed, and placing a lamp under a basket would defeat its purpose. This imagery emphasizes the absurdity of hiding light, which is meant to be seen. Biblically, light often symbolizes truth, knowledge, and the presence of God (<a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a>, <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a>). Jesus uses this metaphor to illustrate the importance of openly displaying the truth of the Gospel, rather than concealing it.Instead, he sets it on a stand, Placing a lamp on a stand maximizes its ability to illuminate the room, making it visible to all. This action represents the intentional display of light, akin to the believer's responsibility to live out and share their faith openly. In <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a>, Jesus calls His followers the "light of the world," urging them to let their light shine before others. The stand symbolizes a position of prominence and visibility, suggesting that the truth of Christ should be evident in the lives of believers. This aligns with the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>), where Jesus instructs His disciples to spread His teachings to all nations.so those who enter can see the light. The purpose of setting the lamp on a stand is so that everyone who enters the space can benefit from its light. This reflects the inclusive nature of the Gospel, intended for all people (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>). The light serves as guidance, revealing the path and dispelling darkness, much like the role of Jesus as the "light of the world" (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>). In a broader sense, this phrase underscores the transformative power of the Gospel, which brings spiritual enlightenment and clarity to those who receive it. The visibility of the light also serves as a witness to others, drawing them towards the truth and encouraging them to seek the source of the light, which is Christ Himself.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this parable, Jesus uses the metaphor of light to teach about the visibility and purpose of one's faith and actions. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lamp.htm">The Lamp</a> Represents the light of Christ within believers, symbolizing truth, knowledge, and the presence of God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_stand.htm">The Stand</a> The place where the lamp is set, symbolizing the believer's life and actions that should display the light of Christ to others. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_cellar/basket.htm">The Cellar/Basket</a> Represents hiding or suppressing one's faith, which is contrary to the purpose of being a light in the world. 5. <a href="/topical/t/those_who_enter.htm">Those Who Enter</a> Symbolizes people who come into contact with believers and should be able to see the light of Christ through them.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/v/visibility_of_faith.htm">Visibility of Faith</a> Our faith should be visible to others, not hidden. Just as a lamp is placed on a stand, our lives should reflect the light of Christ openly. <a href="/topical/p/purpose_of_light.htm">Purpose of Light</a> The purpose of light is to illuminate and guide. As Christians, we are called to guide others to Christ through our actions and words. <a href="/topical/r/responsibility_of_witness.htm">Responsibility of Witness</a> We have a responsibility to be a witness to the world. Our lives should be a testimony of God's love and truth. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_hypocrisy.htm">Avoiding Hypocrisy</a> Hiding our faith is akin to hypocrisy. We must live authentically, allowing our inner transformation to be evident outwardly. <a href="/topical/i/impact_on_others.htm">Impact on Others</a> Our light can lead others to Christ. We should be mindful of how our actions and words influence those around us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 11</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_hanbali_islam.htm">What parables did Jesus teach in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_goals.htm">What does the Bible say about setting goals?</a> <a href="/q/which_parables_did_jesus_teach.htm">What parables did Jesus teach in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_dismiss_womenand#8217;s_testimony_of_jesus.htm">Luke 24:11: Why would those closest to Jesus dismiss the women's testimony if Jesus had foretold His resurrection?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33, 34) No man, when he hath lighted a candle, . . .--See Note on <a href="/matthew/5-15.htm" title="Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it gives light to all that are in the house.">Matthew 5:15</a>. Here also it seems, on the whole, more probable that we have a portion of our Lord's previous teaching repeated by Him in almost identical terms, than that a fragment of that teaching has either been torn from its proper context by St. Luke, or artificially woven into a discourse to which it did not belong by St. Matthew. Better, as in St. Matthew, lighted a lamp . . . under the bushel. . . on the lampstand.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. The Lord continues his reply to those who asked him to support his claims by a visible sign from heaven, "Do not think for a moment that the sign I speak about, and which was prefigured in the story of the Prophet Jonah, will be an obscure or secret thing. No man lights a lamp to hide: so will it be with that sign which will be given to you." Jesus was speaking all the while of the mighty sign of his resurrection. <a href="/commentaries/luke/11-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>No one Οὐδεὶς (Oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. lights ἅψας (hapsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_681.htm">Strong's 681: </a> To kindle, light. A primary verb; properly, to fasten to, i.e. to set on fire. a lamp λύχνον (lychnon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3088.htm">Strong's 3088: </a> A lamp. From the base of leukos; a portable lamp or other illuminator. [and] puts it τίθησιν (tithēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. a cellar κρύπτην (kryptēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2926.htm">Strong's 2926: </a> A cellar, vault, hidden place, crypt. Feminine of kruptos; a hidden place, i.e. Cellar. [or] οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. under ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). a basket. μόδιον (modion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> A dry measure, nearly two English gallons. Of Latin origin; a modius, i.e. Certain measure for things dry. Instead, ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. [he sets it] on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. a lampstand, λυχνίαν (lychnian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3087.htm">Strong's 3087: </a> A lamp-stand. From luchnos; a lamp-stand. so ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. those οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. who enter εἰσπορευόμενοι (eisporeuomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1531.htm">Strong's 1531: </a> To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter. can see βλέπωσιν (blepōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. light. φέγγος (phengos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5338.htm">Strong's 5338: </a> Brightness, light, splendor, radiance. Probably akin to the base of phos; brilliancy. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/11-33.htm">Luke 11:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 11:33 No one when he has lit (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/11-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 11:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 11:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/11-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 11:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 11:34" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>