Thematic Bible: The bride


Thematic Bible



And Laban gave his slave Bilhah to his daughter Rachel as her slave. Verse ConceptsMaids

So they sent away their sister Rebekah with the one who had nursed and raised her, and Abraham’s servant and his men. Verse ConceptsBetrothalMarriage, Customs ConcerningMarriage, The BrideNamed SistersPeople Sending People

And Laban gave his slave Zilpah to his daughter Leah as her slave. Verse ConceptsdowryBetrothalMaidsMarriage, Customs ConcerningMarriage, The Bride


Look up, and look around.
They all gather together; they come to you.
As I live”—
this is the Lord’s declaration—
“you will wear all your children as jewelry,
and put them on as a bride does.
Verse ConceptsBridesWeddingsMarriage, The BrideLooking At God's Worksjewelry

In [her chamber], the royal daughter is all glorious, her clothing embroidered with gold. In colorful garments she is led to the king; after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you.

Then he brought out objects of silver and gold, and garments, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother. Verse ConceptsGenerosity, HumandowryBetrothalGoldMarriage, Customs ConcerningOrnamentsMarriage, The BrideCosmeticsPresentsPeople Giving ClothesJewelleryjewelry


Kings’ daughters are among your honored women;
the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir,
stands at your right hand.
Verse ConceptsBridesGoldPrincesQueensMarriage, The BrideRight SidesWomen's BeautyGodly Womanjewelryroyalty

Kings’ daughters are among your honored women;
the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir,
stands at your right hand.
Verse ConceptsBridesGoldPrincesQueensMarriage, The BrideRight SidesWomen's BeautyGodly Womanjewelryroyalty

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