{
  "id": "dict_000805",
  "term": "CANDLESTICK",
  "slug": "candlestick",
  "letter": "C",
  "entry_type": "symbol",
  "entry_family": "theological_term",
  "depth_profile": "standard",
  "short_definition": "In Scripture, “candlestick” usually refers to a lampstand that holds and displays light. It can symbolize God-given light, worship, and a congregation’s witness before Him.",
  "simple_one_line": "",
  "tooltip_text": "",
  "aliases": [
    "Candlestick (Lampstand)"
  ],
  "scripture_references": [],
  "original_language_terms": [],
  "related_entries": [],
  "see_also": [],
  "lede_intro": "",
  "at_a_glance_definition": "",
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  "description_academic_short": "Biblical “candlestick” commonly translates the idea of a lampstand rather than a wax candle holder. In the tabernacle and temple it was part of Israel’s worship, and in Revelation the lampstands represent churches before Christ. As a symbol, it points to light, testimony, and the responsibility to shine faithfully in God’s presence.",
  "description_academic_full": "In the Bible, “candlestick” normally refers to a lampstand, especially the sacred lampstand connected with tabernacle worship and the lampstands seen in prophetic and apocalyptic visions. Scripture uses this imagery in more than one setting: in Israel’s worship it belonged to the holy place and signified ordered worship before God; in Zechariah and Revelation it becomes a symbolic picture of divine provision, spiritual testimony, and the visible presence or witness of God’s people. The clearest New Testament use is in Revelation, where the seven lampstands represent seven churches, showing that Christ knows, judges, and sustains His churches. The safest summary is that the candlestick or lampstand symbolizes light-bearing witness before God, though the exact emphasis depends on the passage.",
  "background_biblical_context": "",
  "background_historical_context": "",
  "background_jewish_ancient_context": "",
  "key_texts_primary": [],
  "key_texts_secondary": [],
  "original_language_note": "",
  "theological_significance": "",
  "philosophical_explanation": "",
  "interpretive_cautions": "",
  "major_views_note": "",
  "doctrinal_boundaries": "",
  "practical_significance": "",
  "meta_description": "In Scripture, “candlestick” usually refers to a lampstand that holds and displays light. It can symbolize God-given light, worship, and a congregation’s witness before Him.",
  "public_url": "/companion-bible-dictionary/candlestick/",
  "json_url": "/companion-bible-dictionary/data/dictionary/candlestick.json",
  "final_disposition": "PUBLISH_CANONICAL"
}