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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.
The bridegroom wore special clothing Isa 61:10
The bridegroom took part in the procession to the bride’s home See also Mt 25:1-12
The bridegroom had a group of companions Jdg 14:10-11
The bridegroom had a special friend as an attendant Jn 3:29 See also Jdg 14:20-15:2; Jn 2:7-10 The “master of the banquet” was probably the friend who attended the bridegroom.
The bridegroom was sometimes responsible for giving the wedding banquet Jdg 14:10 See also Jn 2:9-10
The bridegroom led his bride to a specially prepared bridal chamber Joel 2:16 See also Ps 19:4-5
Jer 7:34 See also Isa 62:5; Jer 16:9; Jer 25:10; Jer 33:11; Rev 18:23
Mt 9:14-15 pp Mk 2:18-20 pp Lk 5:33-35 Jesus Christ refers to himself as the bridegroom. See also Eph 5:22-33
2212 | Christ, head of church |
5659 | bride |
5702 | husband |
5708 | marriage |
5742 | wedding |
5744 | wife |
7020 | church, the |
8283 | joy |
9150 | Messianic banquet |