Bible Dictionaries
Lamp

From Easton: Lamp, (1.) That part of the candle-sticks of the tabernacle and the temple which bore the light (Exodus 25:37; 1 Kings 7:49; 2 Chronicles 4:20; 2 Chronicles 13:11; Zechariah 4:2). Their form is not described. Olive oil was generally burned in them (Exodus 27:20).

(2.) A torch carried by the soliders of Gideon (Judges 7:16, Judges 7:20). (R.V., "torches.")

(3.) Domestic lamps (A.V., "candles") were in common use among the Hebrews (Matthew 5:15; Mark 4:21, etc.).

(4.) Lamps or torches were used in connection with marriage ceremonies (Matthew 25:1).

This word is also frequently metaphorically used to denote life, welfare, guidance, etc. (2 Samuel 21:17; Psalms 119:105; Proverbs 6:23; Proverbs 13:9).

Verses:

• Exodus 25:37
• Exodus 27:20
• Exodus 27:21
• Exodus 30:7
• Exodus 30:8
• Exodus 35:14
• Exodus 37:23
• Exodus 39:37
• Exodus 40:4
• Exodus 40:25
• Leviticus 24:2
• Leviticus 24:3
• Leviticus 24:4
• Numbers 4:9
• Numbers 8:2
• Numbers 8:3
• 1 Samuel 3:3
• 2 Samuel 21:17
• 2 Samuel 22:29
• 1 Kings 7:49
• 1 Kings 11:36
• 1 Kings 15:4
• 2 Kings 4:10
• 2 Kings 8:19
• 1 Chronicles 28:15
• 2 Chronicles 4:20
• 2 Chronicles 4:21
• 2 Chronicles 13:11
• 2 Chronicles 21:7
• 2 Chronicles 29:7
• Job 18:5
• Job 18:6
• Job 21:17
• Job 29:3
• Psalms 18:28
• Psalms 119:105
• Psalms 132:17
• Proverbs 6:23
• Proverbs 13:9
• Proverbs 20:20
• Proverbs 20:27
• Proverbs 24:20
• Proverbs 31:18
• Jeremiah 25:10
• Zephaniah 1:12
• Zechariah 4:2
• Matthew 5:15
• Matthew 6:22
• Matthew 25:1
• Matthew 25:3
• Matthew 25:4
• Matthew 25:7
• Matthew 25:8
• Mark 4:21
• Luke 8:16
• Luke 11:33
• Luke 11:34
• Luke 11:36
• Luke 12:35
• Luke 15:8
• John 5:35
• Acts 20:8
• 2 Peter 1:19
• Revelation 18:23
• Revelation 21:23
• Revelation 22:5