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Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Illuminating Zechariah 4:2, 3, 11–13

“What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps. / There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left.” / Then I asked the angel, “What are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?”

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Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Illuminating Matthew 25:3, 4

The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. / But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps.

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Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Illuminating 1 John 2:20, 27

You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. / And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

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