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Bride

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Frequently used in the ordinary sense (Isaiah 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" (Revelation 21:9; 22:17 ). Compare parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13 ).

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Bride'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​b/bride.html. 1897.
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