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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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
And	δὲ de	G1161	but · conjunction
the foolish	μωραὶ mōrai	G3474	dull or stupid (as if shut up) · adjective — nominative plural feminine
said	εἶπαν· eipan	G2036	to speak or say (by word or writing) · verb — second aorist active indicative, 3rd person plural
unto the wise	φρονίμοις phronimois	G5429	thoughtful · adjective — dative plural feminine
Give	δότε dote	G1325	to give (used in a very wide application · verb — second aorist active imperative, 2nd person plural
us	ἡμῖν hēmîn	G2254	to (or for
of	ἐκ ek	G1537	literal or figurative · preposition
your	ὑμῶν hymōn	G5216	of (from or concerning) you
oil	ἐλαίου elaiou	G1637	olive oil · noun — genitive singular neuter
for	ὅτι hoti	G3754	demonstrative · conjunction
our	ἡμῶν hēmōn	G2257	of (or from) us
lamps	λαμπάδες lampades	G2985	a "lamp" or flambeau · noun — nominative plural feminine
are gone out	σβέννυνται.¶ sbennuntai	G4570	to extinguish (literally or figuratively) · verb — present passive indicative, 3rd person plural

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Cross-references

Proverbs 13:9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Luke 12:35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
Hebrews 4:1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
Matthew 13:20-21 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
Revelation 3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and w…
Job 8:13-14 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite’s hope shall perish:
Job 18:5 Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.
Job 21:17 How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger.

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Commentary

John Gill on Matthew 25:8

And the foolish said unto the wise, give us of your oil,.... A graceless person may be able to see the grace of God in others, be convinced of it, and acknowledge it, as these foolish virgins did: they saw that the wise virgins had oil, that is, grace; this they knew by the bright burning of their lamps, by their readiness in trimming them, and that in a different way from them; by their sedate composure of mind, and confidence of soul, notwithstanding the midnight cry; and by their ardent and affectionate desire to meet the bridegroom. A graceless person may also see a need of grace: these foolish virgins had no such sense, when they first took up their profession; they went on a long time…

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John Calvin on Matthew 25:1-13

Matthew 25:1-13 Matthew 25:1-13 1. Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2. And five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3. They that were foolish, while they took their lamps, took no oil with them: 4. But the wise took oil in their vessels along with their lamps. 5. And while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6. And at midnight a cry arose, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go you out to meet him. 7. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8. And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out. 9. But the wise answered, saying, By no means, lest…

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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Matthew 25:6

The arrival of the bridegroom at midnight while the bridesmaids slept further highlights the fact that the second coming of Jesus will come suddenly, at a time that no one can anticipate (24:42-51).

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The Church Fathers

If, however, you are a sinner, how will the oil of your puny torch be able to suffice for you and for me?
— Tertullian, On Modesty

Or, These virgins who complain that their lamps are gone out, show that they are partially alight, yet have they not an unfailing light, nor enduring works. Whoso then has a virgin soul, and is a lover of chastity, ought not to rest content with such virtues as quickly fade, and are withered away when the heat comes upon them, but should follow after perfect virtues, that he may have an enduring light.
— Jerome ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

(Verse 8) But foolish women say to the wise: Give us of your oil, for our lamps are going out. They show that their lamps shine in part, and yet they do not have an inexhaustible light, nor perpetual works. Therefore, if anyone has a virgin soul and is a lover of chastity, they should not be satisfied with mediocre things that quickly fade away and wither when the heat is turned on. Instead, they should pursue perfect virtues, so that they may have eternal light.
— Jerome, Commentary on Matthew

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Dictionary and topics

Bride — Frequently used in the ordinary sense (Isa. 49:18; 61:10, etc.). The relation between Christ and his church is set forth under the figure of that between a bridegroom and bride (John 3:29). The…
Judgment, The final — The sentence that will be passed on our actions at the last day (Matt. 25; Rom. 14:10, 11; 2 Cor. 5:10; 2 Thess. 1:7-10). The judge is Jesus Christ, as mediator. All judgment is committed to him…
Bridegroom · Parable of — Parable of
Fool · .Of the foolish virgns — .Of the foolish virgns
Fools · Are: Mere professors of religion — Are: Mere professors of religion
Judgment · THE GENERAL — THE GENERAL
Kingdom Of Heaven · .To ten virgins — .To ten virgins
Lamps · Lighted with oil — Lighted with oil
Opportunity · THE MEASURE OF RESPONSIBILITY — THE MEASURE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Parables · Parables of christ: Ten virgins — Parables of christ: Ten virgins
Procrastination · 11:2,3;12:22,27,28; — 11:2,3;12:22,27,28;
Reprobacy · General scriptures concerning — General scriptures concerning
Resurrection · General scriptures concerning