Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Candles?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Candles in the Bible
Discover 16 powerful Bible verses about candles. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential theology & doctrine topic.
Top 10 Verses About Candles
- 1Exodus 25:31
“And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same.”
KJV - 2Leviticus 24:2
“Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually. to cause: Heb. to cause to ascend”
KJV - 3Psalms 18:28
“For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. candle: or, lamp”
KJV - 4
- 5Proverbs 20:27
“The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. candle: or, lamp”
KJV - 6Proverbs 24:20
“For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. candle: or, lamp”
KJV - 7Zechariah 4:2
“And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof: a bowl: Heb. her bowl seven pipes: or, seven several pipes to the lamps”
KJV - 8
- 9Matthew 5:15
“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 bushel: the word in the original signifieth a measure containing about a pint less than a peck”
KJV - 10Mark 4:21
“And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? bushel: the word in the original signifieth a less measure”
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Subtopics of Candles
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Candles? (7 Verses)
“And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same.”
“Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually. to cause: Heb. to cause to ascend”
“For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. candle: or, lamp”
“NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. lamp: or, candle”
“The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. candle: or, lamp”
“For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. candle: or, lamp”
“And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof: a bowl: Heb. her bowl seven pipes: or, seven several pipes to the lamps”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Candles? (8 Verses)
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”
“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 bushel: the word in the original signifieth a measure containing about a pint less than a peck”
“And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? bushel: the word in the original signifieth a less measure”
“No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.”
“Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? pieces: drachma, here translated a piece of silver, is the eighth part of an ounce, which cometh to seven pence halfpenny, and is equal to the Roman penny”
“And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;”
“The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.”
“Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Candles
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about candles. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about candles and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about candles is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on candles needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about candles with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about candles, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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