‏ Luke 11:33

 In a cellar ( εις κρυπτην ). A crypt (same word) or hidden place from  κρυπτω, to hide. Late and rare word and here only in the N.T. These other words (lamp,  λυχνον, bushel,  μοδιον, stand,  λυχνιαν ) have all been discussed previously (Mt 5:15). Lu 11:33 is like Mt 6:22f., which see for details.

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