Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5650 Human relationships » 5659 bride A woman who is about to be married or who has just got married. In the NT the church is described as the bride of Christ. Jewels and ornaments worn by a bride at her wedding Isaiah 61:10 See also Psalm 45:9,14; Songs 4:9; Isaiah 49:18; Jeremiah 2:32 Joy and happiness associated with a bride Jeremiah 33:10-11 See also Jeremiah 7:34; Jeremiah 16:9; Jeremiah 25:10; Revelation 18:23 The bride as the object of the bridegroom's love and affection Isaiah 62:5 See also Songs 4:8-15; Songs 5:1 The bridegroom as the object of the bride's love and affection Exemptions for a newly married bride Joel 2:16 A newly married bride would normally be excused from certain civic and religious duties. See also Deuteronomy 24:5 The bride price Genesis 34:11-12 A bridegroom was required to pay a bride-price to the father of his bride. See also Genesis 29:18-30; 1 Samuel 18:20-27 Proof of a bride's virginity was required in certain circumstances The church depicted as the bride of Christ Ephesians 5:25-27 See also Revelation 19:7-9; Revelation 21:1-2,9-27; Revelation 22:17 See also
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