23 Bible Verses about Lamps

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Genesis 15:17

The sun went down and it was dark. A smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.

Exodus 25:37

Then make a total of seven lamps. Mount the lamps so that they shed light on the space in front of it.

Judges 7:16

He divided the three hundred men into three companies. He put a trumpet in every man's hand, with empty jars, and lamps within the jars.

1 Samuel 3:3

The lamp of God went out in the Temple of Jehovah. Samuel was lying down where the Ark of God was.

1 Kings 7:49

lamps stands of pure gold, five on the south side and five on the north in front of the inner room, flowers, lamps, gold tongs,

Exodus 37:23

He made seven its seven lamps including the snuffers and fire trays out of pure gold.

1 Chronicles 28:15

the weight of the gold lamp stands and their gold lamps that is, the weight of gold for each lamp stand and its lamps, the weight of silver for each silver lamp stand and its lamps according to the use of each lamp stand for worship,

Matthew 25:1

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

Zephaniah 1:12

At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps. I will punish the men that are satisfied with their wayward lifestyle. They say in their heart, 'Jehovah will not do good and he will not do evil.'

Job 29:3

when his lamp shone over my head, and by his light I walked through darkness.

Proverbs 31:18

She perceives that her merchandise is good. Her candle does not go out at night.

Job 18:6

The light in his tent becomes dark. The lamp beside him will be put out.

Revelation 1:20

This is the secret of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lamp stands. The seven stars are the angels of the seven congregations. The seven lamp stands that you saw are the seven congregations.

Job 21:17

How often is the lamp of the wicked put out? How often does calamity come upon them? How often does God distribute pains and sorrow in his anger?

Psalm 18:28

O Jehovah, you light my lamp. My God turns my darkness into light.

Acts 20:8

There were many lights in the upper chamber where we gathered.

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Candlestick » Used for holding » Lamps

Exodus 25:37

Then make a total of seven lamps. Mount the lamps so that they shed light on the space in front of it.

Exodus 25:31

Make lamp stand of pure gold. Make its base and its shaft of hammered gold. Its decorative flowers, including buds and petals, are to form one piece with it.

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

Job 21:17

How often is the lamp of the wicked put out? How often does calamity come upon them? How often does God distribute pains and sorrow in his anger?

Job 18:5

The lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. The flame of his fire shall not shine.

Proverbs 13:9

The light of the righteous rejoices but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of omniscience of Christ

Daniel 10:6

His body also was like chrysolite and his face as the appearance of lightning. His eyes were like flaming torches and his arms and his feet like burnished copper. The sound of his words was like the sound of a crowd.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of the word of God

Lamps » Illustrative » Of a succession of heirs

1 Kings 15:4

For David's sake Jehovah his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising Abijam a son to rule after him to keep Jerusalem secure.

1 Kings 11:36

I will let Solomon's son keep one tribe. That way I will always have a descendant of my servant David ruling in Jerusalem, the city I have chosen as the place where I am worshiped.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of God's guidance

Psalm 18:28

O Jehovah, you light my lamp. My God turns my darkness into light.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of salvation of God

Isaiah 62:1

For Zion's sake I will not remain silent. For Jerusalem's sake I will not rest until its righteousness shines like the sunrise and its salvation burns brightly like a torch.

Genesis 15:17

The sun went down and it was dark. A smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.

Lamps » Lighted with oil

Matthew 25:8

All the foolish virgins said to the wise: 'Give us your oil, for our lamps are going out.'

Lamps » Illustrative » Of severe judgments

Revelation 8:10

The third angel blew his trumpet. A great star burning like a lamp fell from heaven. It fell upon a third 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

Lightnings and thunders and voices came from the throne. There were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne. These are the seven Spirits of God.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of spirit of man

Lamps » Illustrative » Of wise rulers

2 Samuel 21:17

Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David's rescue. Abishai attacked the giant and killed him. Then David's men made David promise that he would never again go out with them to battle. You are the hope of Israel. We do not want to lose you! They said.

Lamps » Often kept lighting all night

Proverbs 31:18

She perceives that her merchandise is good. Her candle does not go out at night.

Lamps » Described as » Burning

Genesis 15:17

The sun went down and it was dark. A smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.

Lamps » Sometimes supplied with oil from a bowl through pipes

Zechariah 4:2

He asked: What do you see? I answered: I see a gold lamp stand, with a bowl on top and seven lamps. There are seven pipes to each of the lamps, which are on the top.

Lamps » Used for lighting » Marriage processions

Matthew 25:1

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

Lamps » Used for lighting » The tabernacle

Exodus 25:37

Then make a total of seven lamps. Mount the lamps so that they shed light on the space in front of it.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of glory of the cherubim

Ezekiel 1:13

The living creatures looked like burning coals and torches. Fire moved back and forth between the living creatures. The fire was bright and lightning came out of the fire.

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

Matthew 5:15

A light is not placed under a cover. To the contrary, it is placed on a table so all may see.

Lamps » Required to be constantly trimmed

Matthew 25:7

The virgins awoke and trimmed their lamps.

Lamps » Oil for, carried in vessels

Matthew 25:4

The wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Lamps » Design of

Lamps » Used for lighting » Chariots of war by night

Nahum 2:3-4

The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men are dressed in scarlet: the chariots flash with steel in the day of his preparation, and the cypress tree [spears] are brandished. The chariots wildly race through the streets. They rush to and fro in the broad ways. They look like torches and they run like lightning.

Lamps » Probable origin of dark lantern

Judges 7:16

He divided the three hundred men into three companies. He put a trumpet in every man's hand, with empty jars, and lamps within the jars.

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

Job 29:3-4

when his lamp shone over my head, and by his light I walked through darkness. I was in my prime, when the friendship of God was upon my tent.

Lamps » Used for lighting » Persons going out at night

John 18:3

Judas brought a band of armed men and police from the chief priests and Pharisees there with lights and with weapons.

Lamps » Used for lighting » Private apartments

Acts 20:8

There were many lights in the upper chamber where we gathered.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers

John 5:35

He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

Lamps » Described as » Shining

John 5:35

He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

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Light Of Lamps

Exodus 40:25

He set the lighted lamps in Jehovah's presence, following Jehovah's instructions.

Oil For Lamps

Exodus 25:6

olive oil for the lamps, spices (balsam oil) for the anointing oil and for the sweet-smelling incense,

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