Dictionary of Bible Themes A man who is to be married or who has just got married. In the NT Jesus Christ is portrayed as a bridegroom and the church as his bride. Isaiah 61:10The bridegroom and the wedding ceremony The bridegroom wore special clothing See also Matthew 25:1-12The bridegroom took part in the procession to the bride's home Judges 14:10-11The bridegroom had a group of companions John 3:29See also The bridegroom had a special friend as an attendant Judges 14:20-15:2John 2:7-10 Judges 14:10 The "master of the banquet" was probably the friend who attended the bridegroom. See also The bridegroom was sometimes responsible for giving the wedding banquet John 2:9-10Joel 2:16 See also The bridegroom led his bride to a specially prepared bridal chamber Psalms 19:4-5Jeremiah 7:34 Bridegrooms were associated with happiness and rejoicing See also Isaiah 62:5Jeremiah 16:9; 25:10; 33:11 Revelation 18:23 Deuteronomy 24:5 Bridegrooms were excused from military service and certain other duties See also Deuteronomy 20:1-7Matthew 9:14-15 Jesus Christ is portrayed as a bridegroom pp Mk 2:18-20 See also pp Lk 5:33-35 Ephesians 5:22-33Jesus Christ refers to himself as the bridegroom. Matthew 25:1-10The future coming of Jesus Christ compared to the sudden arrival of the bridegroom See also 2212 Christ, head of church5659 bride 5702 husband 5708 marriage 5742 wedding 5744 wife 7020 church, the 8283 joy 9150 Messianic banquet |
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