en_tw_old/bible/other/bride/01.md

bride

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: other/bridegroom, kt/church)

Bible References:

• Exodus 22:16-17
• Isaiah 62:5
• Joel 02:15-16