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DictionarymenorahCeremonial lampstand
noun

menorah

mih-NOR-uh/mɪˈnɔːrə/

A branched lampstand used in Jewish religious observances.

The menorah has seven lamps arranged across a central stem and six branches.

Accurate seven-branched menorah, six symmetrical side branches plus central stem, exactly seven lamps.
Etymology
menorahHebrewcandlestick

The Hebrew word for “candlestick” is connected with a stem meaning “give light, shine.” English uses it specifically for the branched holder used in Jewish ritual.

In context

Messiah 203093:13
… the most important lamp of the seven Candlestick Menorah in the temple went out …
Messiah 2030 ~ The Prophetic Messianic Timeline - Part 1 of 3 (Part 4 in production)

More examples

  • She places the menorah near the window before lighting the candles.
  • The museum displays a seven-branched menorah.
  • Several menorahs stand on a shelf in the synagogue.

Forms

menorah · menorahs · menoroth · menorot

Similar words

candelabrum
A branched candleholder, not necessarily used in Jewish observances.
lampstand
A general support for lamps, not necessarily branched or ceremonial.