6 Bible Verses about Lamps

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Matthew 25:1

The kingdom of the Messiah will then be such, as when ten virgins took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Revelation 1:20

the conceal'd meaning of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and of the seven golden candlesticks, is this: the seven stars signify the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which you saw, signify the seven churches.

Acts 20:8

in the upper chamber where we were assembled, several lamps were burning:

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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 took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

Matthew 25:8

and the foolish 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 a great star from heaven, burning like a flambeau, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon 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

out of the throne proceeded lightnings, and thundrings, 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

The kingdom of the Messiah will then be such, as when ten virgins took their lamps, and went out 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

and when men light a lamp, they do not put it under a bushel: but on the stand, to give light to all the family.

Lamps » Required to be constantly trimmed

Matthew 25:7

then the virgins all 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 got a company of soldiers, and officers, by order of the chief priests and Pharisees, came thither with lanterns, torches, and with arms.

Lamps » Used for lighting » Private apartments

Acts 20:8

in the upper chamber where we were assembled, several lamps were burning:

Lamps » Illustrative » Of ministers

John 5:35

he was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing to be entertain'd for a while with his light.

Lamps » Described as » Shining

John 5:35

he was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing to be entertain'd for a while with his light.

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Light Of Lamps

Luke 8:16

Now, no one lights a lamp to hide it under a vessel, or under a bed: but sets it on a stand, to give light to all the company.

Oil For Lamps

Matthew 25:3

they that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

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