G2985

λαμπάς

lampas

Feminine noun · From λάμπω (G2989)

From G2989; a "lamp" or flambeau:—lamp, light, torch.

Outline

a torch
a lamp, the flame of which is fed with oil

Usages

Matthew 25:1

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

Breakdown

virgins All Israel. bridegroom Yahawashi.

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Matthew 25:3

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

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Matthew 25:4

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Breakdown

oil represents the scriptures and more so the understanding of the scriptures.

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Matthew 25:7

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

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Matthew 25:8

And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

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John 18:3

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

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Acts 20:8

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

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Revelation 4:5

And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

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Revelation 8:10

And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;

Breakdown

third part Esau. Man was grouped into three categories: The Sons of God (The Israelites), The Sons of Men (The heathens excluding Edom), and The Sons of the Wicked (The Edomites).

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