23 Bible Verses about Lamps
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And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold, a smoking furnace, and a flaming torch that passed between these pieces.
And thou shall make the lamps of it, seven. And they shall light the lamps of it, to give light opposite it.
And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put trumpets into the hands of all of them, and empty pitchers, with torches inside the pitchers.
and the lamp of God was not yet gone out, and Samuel was laid down in the temple of LORD where the ark of God was,
and the candlesticks, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle, of pure gold, and the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, of gold,
And he made the lamps of it, seven, and the snuffers of it, and the snuff dishes of it, of pure gold.
by weight also for the candlesticks of gold, and for the lamps of it, of gold, by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps of it, and for the candlesticks of silver, [silver] by weight for [every] candlestick and for the lamp
Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to the bridegroom's gathering.
Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and light to my path.
For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the men who are settled on their lees, who say in their heart, LORD will not do good, nor will he do evil.
when his lamp shone upon my head, and by his light I walked through darkness,
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out by night.
The light shall be dark in his tent, and his lamp above him shall be put out.
The mystery of the seven stars that thou saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: the seven stars are agents of the seven congregations, and the seven lampstands that thou saw are the seven congregations.
And his head and hair were white as wool, white as snow, and his eyes as a flame of fire,
How often is it that the lamp of the profane is put out, that their calamity comes upon them, that [God] distributes sorrows in his anger,
For thou will light my lamp. LORD my God will lighten my darkness.
And there were considerable lights in the upper floor where we were gathered together.
From Thematic Bible
Candlestick » Used for holding » Lamps
And thou shall make the lamps of it, seven. And they shall light the lamps of it, to give light opposite it.
And thou shall make a candlestick of pure gold. Of beaten work shall the candlestick be made, even its base, and its shaft, its cups, its knobs, and its flowers, shall be of one piece with it.
Lamps » Illustrative » (put out,) of destruction of the wicked
How often is it that the lamp of the profane is put out, that their calamity comes upon them, that [God] distributes sorrows in his anger,
Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.
The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of omniscience of Christ
Also his body was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as flaming torches, and his arms and his feet like burnished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
And his head and hair were white as wool, white as snow, and his eyes as a flame of fire,
Lamps » Illustrative » Of the word of God
Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and light to my path.
For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
Lamps » Illustrative » Of a succession of heirs
Nevertheless for David's sake LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem,
And I will give one tribe to his son, that David my servant may have a lamp always before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen for me to put my name there.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of God's guidance
For thou will light my lamp. LORD my God will lighten my darkness.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of salvation of God
For Zion's sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns.
And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold, a smoking furnace, and a flaming torch that passed between these pieces.
Lamps » Lighted with oil
foolish women, who, having taken their lamps, took no olive oil with them.
And the foolish said to the wise, Give us from your olive oil, because our lamps are going out.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of severe judgments
And the third agent sounded, and a great star fell from the heaven burning like a torch, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the springs of the waters.
Lamps » Illustrative » (totally quenched,) of complete destruction of those who curse parents
He who curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of graces of the holy ghost
And out of the throne proceeds lightnings and voices and thunders. And seven lamps of fire burned before his throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of spirit of man
Lamps » Illustrative » Of wise rulers
But Abishai the son of Zeruiah helped him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David swore to him, saying, Thou shall no more go out with us to battle, that thou not quench the lamp of Israel.
Lamps » Often kept lighting all night
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out by night.
Lamps » Described as » Burning
And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold, a smoking furnace, and a flaming torch that passed between these pieces.
Lamps » Sometimes supplied with oil from a bowl through pipes
And he said to me, What do thou see? And I said, I have seen, and, behold, a candlestick all of gold, with its bowl upon the top of it, and its seven lamps on it. There are seven pipes to each of the lamps, which are upon the top o
Lamps » Used for lighting » Marriage processions
Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to the bridegroom's gathering.
Lamps » Used for lighting » The tabernacle
And thou shall make the lamps of it, seven. And they shall light the lamps of it, to give light opposite it.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of glory of the cherubim
As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, like the appearance of torches. It went up and down among the living creatures, and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth l
Lamps » Placed on a stand to give light to all in the house
nor do they light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the lampstand, and it shines to all in the house.
Lamps » Required to be constantly trimmed
Lamps » Oil for, carried in vessels
Lamps » Design of
And we have the prophetic word sure, to which ye do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar arises in your hearts.
Lamps » Used for lighting » Chariots of war by night
The shield of his mighty men is made red. The valiant men are in scarlet. The chariots flash with steel in the day of his preparation, and the cypress [spears] are brandished. The chariots rage in the streets; they rush to and fro in the broad ways. The appearance of them is like torches. They run like the lightnings.
Lamps » Probable origin of dark lantern
And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put trumpets into the hands of all of them, and empty pitchers, with torches inside the pitchers.
Lamps » Illumination of the tents of arab chiefs by, alluded to
when his lamp shone upon my head, and by his light I walked through darkness, as I was in the ripeness of my days, when the friendship of God was upon my tent,
Lamps » Used for lighting » Persons going out at night
Judas therefore having received the band and subordinates from the chief priests and the Pharisees, comes there with lanterns and torches and weapons.
Lamps » Used for lighting » Private apartments
And there were considerable lights in the upper floor where we were gathered together.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers
That man was the lamp that burns and shines, and ye were willing to rejoice for an hour in his light.
Lamps » Described as » Shining
That man was the lamp that burns and shines, and ye were willing to rejoice for an hour in his light.
Topics on Lamps
Light Of Lamps
Exodus 40:25And he lit the lamps before LORD, as LORD commanded Moses.
Oil For Lamps
Exodus 25:6oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense,