Bride

Easton, 1897

Frequently used in the ordinary sense (Isaiah 49:18; Isaiah 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; Revelation 22:17). Compare parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13).