6 Bible Verses about Lamps

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Matthew 25:1

"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be likened to ten virgins, who, taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Revelation 1:20

the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of seven assemblies; and the seven candlesticks are seven assemblies."

Acts 20:8

And there were many lamps in the upper room, where we 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

for the foolish, taking their lamps, did not take oil with them;

Matthew 25:8

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

Lamps » Illustrative » Of severe judgments

Revelation 8:10

And the third angel sounded; and there fell out of the heaven a great star, burning as a torch, and it fell on the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of the 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 thunderings; 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 likened to 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

Nor do they light a lamp, and put it under the measure, but on the lamp-stand; and it gives light to all who 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 the 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, therefore, having received the band of soldiers and officers from the high priests and the Pharisees, comes thither with lanterns, and torches, and weapons.

Lamps » Used for lighting » Private apartments

Acts 20:8

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

Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers

John 5:35

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

Lamps » Described as » Shining

John 5:35

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

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Light Of Lamps

Luke 8:16

"And no one, having lighted a lamp, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a lamp-stand, that those coming in may see the light;

Oil For Lamps

Matthew 25:3

for the foolish, taking their lamps, did not take oil with them;

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