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bride, bridal

Definition:

A bride is the woman in a wedding ceremony who is getting married to her husband, the bridegroom.

• The term “bride” is used as a metaphor for believers in Jesus, the Church.
• Jesus is metaphorically called the “bridegroom” for the Church. (See: Metaphor)

(See also: bridegroom, church)

Bible References:

• Exodus 22:16
• Isaiah 62:5
• Joel 2:16

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H3618, G3565