At the prompting of His mother, Jesus decides to begin manifesting Himself by changing water into wine. The Eucharist and the Cross Jesus further reveals himself as the bridegroom at the end of his life through the Eucharist and on the Cross.
More than a last meal, the Last Supper is a wedding banquet wherein Jesus, like a good husband, offers the total gift of Himself. On the Cross, Jesus consummates this gift and weds himself totally to humanity forever. Jesus, the bridegroom, offers Himself for His bride, the Church. The mystery of the relationship between Christ and the Church is explained through nuptial imagery. Awaiting the Wedding Feast As the Old Testament foretold the union between God and man in Jesus, the New Testament provides the spiritual context for understanding why Jesus is called the bridegroom.
Using this image, we see that Jesus offered Himself so that others might have life in Him. Founded in , The Catholic Telegraph is the official news source of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. International Standard Version It is the bridegroom who gets the bride, yet the bridegroom's friend, who merely stands by and listens for him, is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom's voice.
That's why this joy of mine is now complete. Literal Standard Version He who is having the bride is bridegroom, and the friend of the bridegroom, who is standing and hearing Him, rejoices with joy because of the voice of the bridegroom; this, then, my joy has been fulfilled. NET Bible The one who has the bride is the bridegroom.
The friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens for him, rejoices greatly when he hears the bridegroom's voice. This then is my joy, and it is complete.
New Heart English Bible He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. So this joy of mine is now complete. Weymouth New Testament He who has the bride is the bridegroom; and the bridegroom's friend who stands by his side and listens to him, rejoices heartily on account of the bridegroom's happiness.
World English Bible He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice.
This, my joy, therefore is made full. Young's Literal Translation he who is having the bride is bridegroom, and the friend of the bridegroom, who is standing and hearing him, with joy doth rejoice because of the voice of the bridegroom; this, then, my joy hath been fulfilled.
Additional Translations Song of Solomon I have come to my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends, and drink; drink freely, O beloved. Matthew Jesus replied, "How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. Matthew "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
John He must increase; I must decrease. John I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. John Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
It means two things in particular This means two things in particular Solomon, who in all his earthly glory and prowess represents the heavenly Bridegroom, was a king in his own right, and he therefore correctly portrays the Lord Jesus, who is our King. We have only taken a brief look at this holy union, the glorious relationship that has been effected between Christ and the believer.
How do you stand with regard to all this? Is He your Bridegroom, and are you His bride? Is He your Friend, and are you His companion? Is He your King, and are you His loyal subject? Links Blog Site map Contact us.
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