What is the primary purpose of the 'basket' or 'bushel' mentioned in the parable?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: To measure grain
The Greek word 'modios' refers to a dry measure container holding about eight quarts. In the parable, it represents a common household object used to illustrate the absurdity of hiding a light.
Keep practicing
More Lamp under a Basket questions
- In Mark 4:21, Jesus asks if a lamp is brought in to be put under a basket or under what other object?
- According to Matthew 5:16, what should people see in order to glorify the Father in heaven?
- In the context of Luke 8, the parable of the lamp follows which other major parable?
- What does the 'light' in the parable most likely represent in a spiritual context?
- In Matthew 5:14, Jesus compares His disciples to a city. Where is this city located?
- What is the specific Greek term for the lampstand used in the New Testament?