Thematic Bible: The bride
Thematic Bible
Marriage » The bride » Given a handmaid at
Laban also gave his woman servant Bilhah to his daughter Rachel to be her maidservant.
So they sent off their sister Rebekah, along with her personal assistant, Abraham's servant, and his men.
Laban also gave his servant woman Zilpah to Leah to be her maidservant.
Marriage » The bride » Adorned with jewels for
"I will heartily rejoice in the LORD, my soul will delight in my God; for he has wrapped me in garments of salvation; he has arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, just like a bridegroom, like a priest with a garland, and like a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Lift up your eyes and look around they have all gathered together and are coming to you. "As surely as I live," says the LORD, "you will clothe yourself with all of them like ornaments, and tie them on like a bride.
Marriage » The bride » Gorgeously apparelled
In her chamber, the king's daughter is glorious; her clothing is embroidered with gold thread. In embroidered garments she is presented to the king. Her virgin companions who follow her train will be presented to you.
Marriage » The bride » Received presents before
Then the servant brought out some silver and gold items, along with some clothing, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave gifts to her brother and to her mother.
Marriage » The bride » Called to forget her father's house
Listen, daughter! Consider and pay attention. Forget your people and your father's house,
Marriage » The bride » Stood on the right of bridegroom
The king's daughters are among your honorable women; the queen, dressed in gold from Ophir, has taken her place at your right hand."
Marriage » The bride » Attended by bridesmaids
The king's daughters are among your honorable women; the queen, dressed in gold from Ophir, has taken her place at your right hand."