You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Lamps Described as: Burning.Described as: Shining.Design ofIllumination of the tents of Arab chiefs by, alluded toIllustrative: (Put out,) of destruction of the wicked.Illustrative: (Totally quenched,) of complete destruction of those who curse parents.Illustrative: Of a succession of heirs.Illustrative: Of glory of the cherubim.Illustrative: Of God`s guidance.Illustrative: Of graces of the Holy Spirit.Illustrative: Of ministers.Illustrative: Of omniscience of Christ.Illustrative: Of salvation of God.Illustrative: Of severe judgments.Illustrative: Of spirit of man. Illustrative: Of the word of God.Illustrative: Of wise rulers.Lighted with oilOften kept lighting all nightOil for, carried in vesselsPlaced on a stand to give light to all in the houseProbable origin of dark lanternRequired to be constantly trimmedSometimes supplied with oil form a bowl through pipesUsed for lighting: Chariots of war by night.Used for lighting: Marriage processions.Used for lighting: Persons going out at night.Used for lighting: Private apartments.Used for lighting: The tabernacle.