Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Bridechamber, Children of the The Lord was the Bridegroom, and while He was on earth the ‘sons’ (companions, friends) of the bridechamber could not mourn nor fast; but in His absence they would do so. Mat 9:15; Mar 2:19; Luk 5:34. The friend of the Bridegroom (to whom John the Baptist likened himself) is spoken … Continue reading “Bridechamber, Children of the”

Bride, St SEE BRIDGET. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Bride, St (2) SEE BRIDGET. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bride, Saint SEE BRIGIDA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bride of Christ (1) The Church, according to Saint Paul (2 Corinthians 11). (2) A woman who vows her chastity to God, foregoing marriage in order to be more united with Christ. (3) Mystical union of certain saints, Catherine of Alexandria, Catherine of Siena, and Teresa, with Our Lord. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Bride-Maid, Bride-Man SEE PARANYMPH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Bride-Maid, Bride-Man (2) SEE PARANYMPH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bride-groom Bride-groom. See Marriage. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Bride-Chamber, Sons (Children) of the ( , hoi huio tou numphonos): These were friends or companions of the bridegroom and were usually very numerous (Mat 9:15; Mar 2:19; Luk 5:34). Any wedding guest might be included in the expression, or anyone who took part in the bridal procession and remained for the wedding-feast (see MARRIAGE). … Continue reading “Bride-Chamber, Sons (Children) of the”

Bride-Chamber brdcham-ber (, numphon): The room in which the marriage ceremonies were held (Mat 9:15; Mar 2:19; Luk 5:34; compare Mat 22:10). See CHAMBER; MARRIAGE. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Bride, Bridegroom See articles Family and Marriage. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Bride, Bridegroom BRIDE, BRIDEGROOM.See Marriage. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Bride, Bridechamber, Bridegroom (Eng. “nymph”) “a bride, or young wife,” Joh 3:29; Rev 18:23; Rev 21:2, Rev 21:9; Rev 22:17, is probably connected with the Latin nubo, “to veil;” the “bride” was often adorned with embroidery and jewels (see Rev 21:2), and was led veiled from her home to the “bridegroom.” Hence the secondary meaning … Continue reading “Bride, Bridechamber, Bridegroom”