Bride

This word is 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 church is called “the bride” (Rev. 21:9; 22:17).

Compare parable of the Ten Virgins (Matt. 25:1-13).

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