23 Bible Verses about Lamps

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Genesis 15:17

And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold, a smoking furnace, and a flaming torch that passed between these pieces.

Exodus 25:37

And thou shalt make the lamps thereof, seven: and they shall light the lamps thereof, to give light over against it.

Judges 7:16

And 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.

1 Samuel 3:3

and the lamp of God was not yet gone out, and Samuel was laid down to sleep , in the temple of Jehovah, where the ark of God was;

1 Kings 7:49

and the candlesticks, 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;

Exodus 37:23

And he made the lamps thereof, seven, and the snuffers thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, of pure gold.

1 Chronicles 28:15

by weight also for the candlesticks of gold, and for the lamps thereof, of gold, by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof; and for the candlesticks of silver,'silver by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick;

Matthew 25:1

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Zephaniah 1:12

And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with lamps; and I will punish the men that are settled on their lees, that say in their heart, Jehovah will not do good, neither will he do evil.

Job 29:3

When his lamp shined upon my head, And by his light I walked through darkness;

Proverbs 31:18

She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night.

Job 18:6

The light shall be dark in his tent, And his lamp above him shall be put out.

Revelation 1:20

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 are seven churches.

Job 21:17

How oft is it that the lamp of the wicked is put out? That their calamity cometh upon them? That God distributeth sorrows in his anger?

Psalm 18:28

For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.

Acts 20:8

And there were many lights in the upper chamber where we were gathered together.

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Candlestick » Used for holding » Lamps

Exodus 25:37

And thou shalt make the lamps thereof, seven: and they shall light the lamps thereof, to give light over against it.

Exodus 25:31

And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made, even its base, and its shaft; its cups, its knops, and its flowers, shall be of one piece with it.

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

Job 21:17

How oft is it that the lamp of the wicked is put out? That their calamity cometh upon them? That God distributeth sorrows in his anger?

Job 18:5

Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, And the spark of his fire shall not shine.

Proverbs 13:9

The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of omniscience of Christ

Daniel 10:6

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 unto burnished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of the word of God

Lamps » Illustrative » Of a succession of heirs

1 Kings 15:4

Nevertheless for David's sake did Jehovah his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem;

1 Kings 11:36

And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a lamp alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of God's guidance

Psalm 18:28

For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of salvation of God

Isaiah 62:1

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 burneth.

Genesis 15:17

And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold, a smoking furnace, and a flaming torch that passed between these pieces.

Lamps » Lighted with oil

Matthew 25:3

For the foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them:

Matthew 25:8

And the foolish said unto 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 as a torch, and it fell upon 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 thunders. And there was'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

2 Samuel 21:17

But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succored him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David sware unto him, saying, Thou shalt go no more out with us to battle, that thou quench not the lamp of Israel.

Lamps » Often kept lighting all night

Proverbs 31:18

She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night.

Lamps » Described as » Burning

Genesis 15:17

And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold, a smoking furnace, and a flaming torch that passed between these pieces.

Lamps » Sometimes supplied with oil from a bowl through pipes

Zechariah 4:2

And he said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have seen, and, behold, a candlestick all of gold, with its bowl upon the top of it, and its seven lamps thereon; there are seven pipes to each of the lamps, which are upon the top thereof;

Lamps » Used for lighting » Marriage processions

Matthew 25:1

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Lamps » Used for lighting » The tabernacle

Exodus 25:37

And thou shalt make the lamps thereof, seven: and they shall light the lamps thereof, to give light over against it.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of glory of the cherubim

Ezekiel 1:13

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

Matthew 5:15

Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto 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

Nahum 2:3-4

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 cypress'spears are brandished. The chariots rage in the streets; they rush to and fro in the broad ways: the appearance of them is like torches; they run like the lightnings.

Lamps » Probable origin of dark lantern

Judges 7:16

And 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

Job 29:3-4

When his lamp shined upon 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 upon my tent;

Lamps » Used for lighting » Persons going out at night

John 18:3

Judas then, having received the band of soldiers , and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

Lamps » Used for lighting » Private apartments

Acts 20:8

And there were many lights in the upper chamber where we were gathered together.

Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers

John 5:35

He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

Lamps » Described as » Shining

John 5:35

He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

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Light Of Lamps

Exodus 40:25

And he lighted the lamps before Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Oil For Lamps

Exodus 25:6

oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,

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