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What does dreaming about lamp & candle mean in the Bible?
A light kept burning — and set where it can shine
In Scripture
God keeps His people's lamp burning, turning darkness into light. Jesus adds the responsibility: a lamp is not lit to be hidden under a bowl but set on its stand. A lamp dream may reassure you that your light has not gone out — or ask whether it is where it can be seen.
Verses to read
Psalms 18:28 (KJV)
“For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.”
You, Lord, keep my lamp burning
Matthew 5:15 (KJV)
“Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.”
A lamp is put on its stand — it gives light to the whole house
Proverbs 20:27 (KJV)
“The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.”
The spirit of a person is the lamp of the Lord
“Do not interpretations belong to God?” — Genesis 40:8.
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