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Let us rejoice and be exceedingly glad, and let us give the glory to him. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready."
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The Wedding of the Lamb
Commentators universally explain that the "marriage of the Lamb" is a powerful biblical metaphor for the final, joyous, and permanent union between Christ and His Church. This image of a pure, faithful bride stands in stark contrast to the unfaithful "harlot" of Babylon described in previous chapters, signifying the ultimate triumph of Christ's redeemed people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let us be glad and rejoice. Let all in heaven rejoice—for all have an interest in the triumph of truth; all should be glad that the govern…
Let us rejoice and be exceeding glad (χαιρωμεν κα αγαλλιωμεν). Present active subjunctive (volitive) of χαιρω and αγαλλιαω (elsewh…
19th Century
Anglican
And a voice came.—From the direction of the throne, there came a voice calling all God’s servants to rejoice. We are not told whos…
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Baptist
Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was …
Finally, the cycle of praise is completed with the reverberating sounds of another great multitude. If the multitude in v.1 was angelic, then this …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let us be glad, and rejoice, and give honour to him The saints particularly; the converted Jews will call upon one a…
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Praising God for what we have is praying for what more is to be done for us. There is harmony between the angels and the saints in this triumphant …
