6 Bible Verses about Lamps

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Matthew 25:1

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Revelation 1:20

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

Acts 20:8

And there were many lamps in the upper room where they were 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

They that were foolish, taking their lamps, took not oil with them.

Matthew 25:8

And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone 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 lamp, and it fell on the third part of the rivers, and on 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 go forth lightnings and voices and thunders; and seven lamps of fire burn 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 shall the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went forth 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

A city that is situated on a mountain cannot be hid. Neither do they light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick, 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 a troop of soldiers, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns, and torches, and arms.

Lamps » Used for lighting » Private apartments

Acts 20:8

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

Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers

John 5:35

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

Lamps » Described as » Shining

John 5:35

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

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Light Of Lamps

Luke 8:16

No man having lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they who come in may see the light.

Oil For Lamps

Matthew 25:3

They that were foolish, taking their lamps, took not oil with them.

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