23 Bible Verses about Lamps
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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.
And thou shalt make the lamps thereof, seven: and they shall light the lamps thereof, to give light over against it.
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.
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;
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;
And he made the lamps thereof, seven, and the snuffers thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, of pure gold.
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;
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
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.
When his lamp shined upon my head, And by his light I walked through darkness;
She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night.
The light shall be dark in his tent, And his lamp above him shall be put out.
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.
And his head and his hair were white as white wool, white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
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?
For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.
And there were many lights in the upper chamber where we were gathered together.
From Thematic Bible
Candlestick » Used for holding » Lamps
And thou shalt make the lamps thereof, seven: and they shall light the lamps thereof, to give light over against it.
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
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?
Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, And the spark of his fire shall not shine.
The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put 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 unto burnished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
And his head and his hair were white as white wool, white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
Lamps » Illustrative » Of the word of God
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Lamps » Illustrative » Of a succession of heirs
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;
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
For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.
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 burneth.
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
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of severe judgments
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
Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of graces of the holy ghost
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
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
She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night.
Lamps » Described as » Burning
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
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
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
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
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 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
Lamps » Oil for, carried in vessels
Lamps » Design of
And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise 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 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
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
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
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
And there were many lights in the upper chamber where we were gathered together.
Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers
He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
Lamps » Described as » Shining
He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
Topics on Lamps
Light Of Lamps
Exodus 40:25And he lighted the lamps before Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Oil For Lamps
Exodus 25:6oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,