6 Bible Verses about Lamps

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Matthew 25:1

Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Revelation 1:20

the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches; and the seven candlesticks are the seven churches.

Acts 20:8

And there were many lamps in the upper room where we had assembled.

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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 the foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them.

Matthew 25:8

And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil, for our lamps are going out.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of severe judgments

Revelation 8:10

And the third angel sounded, and there fell from heaven a great star, burning as a torch, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters.

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

Lamps » Illustrative » Of graces of the holy ghost

Revelation 4:5

And out of the throne proceed lightnings, and voices and thunders; and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which 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 the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.

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, and put it under the bushel, but on the lampstand; and it giveth light to all that are in the house.

Lamps » Required to be constantly trimmed

Matthew 25:7

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

Lamps » Oil for, carried in vessels

Matthew 25:4

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Lamps » Design of

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

Judas then, having received the band of soldiers, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with torches and lanterns and weapons.

Lamps » Used for lighting » Private apartments

Acts 20:8

And there were many lamps in the upper room where we had assembled.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers

John 5:35

He was the burning and shining lamp: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

Lamps » Described as » Shining

John 5:35

He was the burning and shining lamp: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

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Luke 8:16

And no one having lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light.

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