23 Bible Verses about Lamps
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It came to pass that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold, a smoking furnace, and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.
You shall make its lamps seven, and they shall light its lamps to give light to the space in front of it.
He divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put into the hands of all of them trumpets, and empty pitchers, with torches within the pitchers.
and the lamp of God hadn't yet gone out, and Samuel had laid down [to sleep], in the temple of Yahweh, where the ark of God was;
and the lampstands, 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;
He made its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff dishes, of pure gold.
by weight also for the lampstands of gold, and for its lamps, of gold, by weight for every lampstand and for its lamps; and for the lampstands of silver, [silver] by weight for [every] lampstand and for its lamps, according to the use of every lampstand;
"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.
For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
It will happen at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the men who are settled on their dregs, who say in their heart, "Yahweh will not do good, neither will he do evil."
The spirit of man is Yahweh's lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night.
the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lampstands. The seven stars are the angels of the seven assemblies. The seven lampstands are seven assemblies.
His head and his hair were white as white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire.
"How often is it that the lamp of the wicked is put out, that their calamity comes on them, that God distributes sorrows in his anger?
From Thematic Bible
Candlestick » Used for holding » Lamps
You shall make its lamps seven, and they shall light its lamps to give light to the space in front of it.
"You shall make a lampstand of pure gold. Of hammered work shall the lampstand be made, even its base, its shaft, its cups, its buds, 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 wicked is put out, that their calamity comes on them, that God distributes sorrows in his anger?
"Yes, the light of the wicked shall be put out, The spark of his fire shall not shine.
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of omniscience of Christ
his body also 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.
His head and his hair were white as white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of the word of God
For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
Lamps » Illustrative » Of a succession of heirs
Nevertheless for David's sake did Yahweh his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem;
To his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a lamp always before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of God's guidance
Lamps » Illustrative » Of salvation of God
For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns.
It came to pass that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold, a smoking furnace, and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.
Lamps » Lighted with oil
Those who were foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them,
The foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'
Lamps » Illustrative » Of severe judgments
The third angel sounded, and a great star fell from the sky, burning like a torch, and it fell on one third of the rivers, and on the springs of the waters.
Lamps » Illustrative » (totally quenched,) of complete destruction of those who curse parents
Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of graces of the holy ghost
Out of the throne proceed lightnings, sounds, and thunders. There were seven lamps of fire burning before his throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of spirit of man
The spirit of man is Yahweh's lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of wise rulers
But Abishai the son of Zeruiah helped him, and struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David swore to him, saying, "You shall go no more out with us to battle, that you don't quench the lamp of Israel."
Lamps » Often kept lighting all night
She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night.
Lamps » Described as » Burning
It came to pass that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold, a smoking furnace, and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.
Lamps » Sometimes supplied with oil from a bowl through pipes
He said to me, "What do you see?" I said, "I have seen, and behold, a lampstand all of gold, with its bowl on the top of it, and its seven lamps thereon; there are seven pipes to each of the lamps, which are on the top of it;
Lamps » Used for lighting » Marriage processions
"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
You shall make its lamps seven, and they shall light its lamps to give light to the space in front of 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: [the fire] went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning.
Lamps » Placed on a stand to give light to all in the house
Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house.
Lamps » Required to be constantly trimmed
Lamps » Oil for, carried in vessels
Lamps » Design of
We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star 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 pine spears are brandished. The chariots rage in the streets. They rush back and forth in the broad ways. Their appearance is like torches. They run like the lightnings.
Lamps » Probable origin of dark lantern
He divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put into the hands of all of them trumpets, and empty pitchers, with torches within the pitchers.
Lamps » Illumination of the tents of arab chiefs by, alluded to
when his lamp shone on 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 in my tent,
Lamps » Used for lighting » Persons going out at night
Judas then, having taken a detachment of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons.
Lamps » Used for lighting » Private apartments
Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers
He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
Lamps » Described as » Shining
He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
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