0086. 82. “Candles” and “Lamps”

82. “Candles” and “Lamps” The word for “candle” is rendered “lamp” (Exodus 27:20) and “light” (2 Samuel 21:17).

1. A Lighted Candle. “Thou wilt light my candle” (Psalms 18:28).

2. A Supplied Lamp. “Oil to cause the lamp to burn” (Exodus 27:20).

3. An Ordained Lamp. “I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed” (Psalms 132:17).

4. A Constant Lamp. “Her lamp goeth not out” (Proverbs 31:18).

5. A Protected Lamp. “That thou quench not the light of Israel” (2 Samuel 21:17).

6. A Used Lamp. “Search Jerusalem with candles” (Zephaniah 1:12).

7. An Extinguished Lamp. “The lamp of the wicked shall be put out” (Proverbs 13:9).