6 Bible Verses about Lamps

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Matthew 25:1

Then shall the Realm of heaven be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.

Revelation 1:20

As for the secret symbol of the seven stars which you have seen in my right hand, and of the seven golden lamp stands ??the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.

Acts 20:8

(there were plenty of lamps in the upper room where we met).

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Candlestick » Used for holding » Lamps

Lamps » Illustrative » (put out,) of destruction of the wicked

Lamps » Illustrative » Of omniscience of Christ

Lamps » Illustrative » Of the word of God

Lamps » Illustrative » Of a succession of heirs

Lamps » Illustrative » Of God's guidance

Lamps » Illustrative » Of salvation of God

Lamps » Lighted with oil

Matthew 25:3

For although the stupid took their lamps, they took no oil with them,

Matthew 25:8

The stupid said to the sensible, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'

Lamps » Illustrative » Of severe judgments

Revelation 8:10

The third angel blew, and a huge star blazing like a torch dropped out of the sky, dropped on a third of the rivers and on the fountains

Lamps » Illustrative » (totally quenched,) of complete destruction of those who curse parents

Lamps » Illustrative » Of graces of the holy ghost

Revelation 4:5

From the throne issue flashes of lightning and loud blasts and peals of thunder. And in front of the throne seven torches of fire burn (they are the seven Spirits of God);

Lamps » Illustrative » Of spirit of man

Lamps » Illustrative » Of wise rulers

Lamps » Often kept lighting all night

Lamps » Described as » Burning

Lamps » Sometimes supplied with oil from a bowl through pipes

Lamps » Used for lighting » Marriage processions

Matthew 25:1

Then shall the Realm of heaven be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.

Lamps » Used for lighting » The tabernacle

Lamps » Illustrative » Of glory of the cherubim

Lamps » Placed on a stand to give light to all in the house

Matthew 5:15

Nor do men light a lamp to put it under a bowl; they put it on a stand and it shines for all in the house.

Lamps » Required to be constantly trimmed

Matthew 25:7

Then all the maidens rose and trimmed their lamps.

Lamps » Oil for, carried in vessels

Matthew 25:4

whereas the sensible took oil in their vessels as well as their lamps.

Lamps » Design of

2 Peter 1:19

and thus we have gained fresh confirmation of the prophetic word. Pray attend to that word; it shines like a lamp within a darksome spot, till the Day dawns and the daystar rises within your hearts ??20 understanding this, at the outset, that no prophetic scripture allows a man to interpret it by himself;

Lamps » Used for lighting » Chariots of war by night

Lamps » Probable origin of dark lantern

Lamps » Illumination of the tents of arab chiefs by, alluded to

Lamps » Used for lighting » Persons going out at night

John 18:3

So after procuring troops and some attendants belonging to the high priests and the Pharisees, Judas went there with lanterns and torches and weapons.

Lamps » Used for lighting » Private apartments

Acts 20:8

(there were plenty of lamps in the upper room where we met).

Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers

John 5:35

he was a burning and a shining lamp, and you chose to rejoice for a while in his light.

Lamps » Described as » Shining

John 5:35

he was a burning and a shining lamp, and you chose to rejoice for a while in his light.

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Light Of Lamps

Luke 8:16

No one lights a lamp and hides it under a vessel or puts it below the bed: he puts it on a stand so that those who come in can see the light.

Oil For Lamps

Matthew 25:3

For although the stupid took their lamps, they took no oil with them,

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