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