6 Bible Verses about Lamps

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Matthew 25:1

Then will the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom: and five of them were wise,

Revelation 1:20

As to 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 which thou sawest are the 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

The foolish ones took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

Matthew 25:8

and the foolish ones 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 like a torch, and it fell upon a third part of the rivers, and the fountains of waters: and the name of the star is Wormwood;

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 came lightnings, and thunders, and voices: 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 will the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom: and five of them were wise,

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 candle, to put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick: and then it giveth light to all in the house.

Lamps » Required to be constantly trimmed

Matthew 25:7

Then all the virgins rose up and trimmed their lamps:

Lamps » Oil for, carried in vessels

Matthew 25:4

but the wise took oil in their vessels as well as in 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

and officers from the chief priests and pharisees, cometh thither with candles, and lamps, 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 indeed a burning and shining light, and for a while ye willingly rejoiced in his light.

Lamps » Described as » Shining

John 5:35

He was indeed a burning and shining light, and for a while ye willingly rejoiced in his light.

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Light Of Lamps

Luke 8:16

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

Oil For Lamps

Matthew 25:3

The foolish ones took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

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