Revelation 19:7

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.

Let us be glad {G5463} and {G2532} rejoice {G21}, and {G2532} give {G1325} honour {G1391} to him {G846}: for {G3754} the marriage {G1062} of the Lamb {G721} is come {G2064}, and {G2532} his {G846} wife {G1135} hath made {G2090} herself {G1438} ready {G2090}.

“Let us rejoice and be glad!
Let us give him the glory!
For the time has come for the
wedding of the Lamb,
and his Bride has prepared herself —

Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.

Let us rejoice and be exceeding glad, and let us give the glory unto him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

Commentary

Context

Revelation 19:7 is a pivotal verse occurring after the dramatic judgment and fall of "Babylon the great" described in the previous chapter. The scene shifts back to heaven, where a great multitude, elders, and living creatures are offering fervent praise to God (Revelation 19:1-6). This verse marks the culmination of that praise, introducing the joyous announcement of the "marriage of the Lamb" and the readiness of His bride. It signifies a transition from judgment to celebration, setting the stage for the ultimate union between Christ and His people.

Key Themes

  • Rejoicing and Giving Honour: The verse calls for ultimate celebration and giving glory to God, reflecting the overwhelming joy in heaven.
  • The Marriage of the Lamb: This is a central metaphor in biblical prophecy, representing the ultimate, permanent union between Jesus Christ (the Lamb) and His church, the collective body of believers (His wife or bride).
  • Readiness of the Bride: The phrase "his wife hath made herself ready" is crucial. It highlights that the church's readiness for this divine union is not passive but involves active purification, sanctification, and faithful living, enabled by God's grace but requiring human response. This readiness is often depicted elsewhere as being clothed in righteous acts (see Revelation 19:8).

Linguistic Insights

The term "marriage of the Lamb" translates the Greek phrase gamos tou arniou (γάμος τοῦ ἀρνίου). Gamos refers specifically to a wedding feast or marriage celebration. "The Lamb" (tou arniou) is a consistent reference to Jesus Christ throughout Revelation, emphasizing His sacrificial work. The phrase "his wife" (hē gunē autou - ἡ γυνὴ αὐτοῦ) clearly identifies the bride, understood biblically as the church. The verb "hath made herself ready" (hētoimasen heautēn - ἡτοίμασεν ἑαυτήν) uses a reflexive pronoun, emphasizing that the bride's readiness is something she has actively undertaken for herself, in contrast to being merely prepared by another.

Reflection

This verse serves as a powerful reminder of the glorious destiny awaiting believers – a perfect, eternal union with Christ. The command to "be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him" underscores the appropriate response to God's ultimate plan of redemption and union. Furthermore, the emphasis on the bride having "made herself ready" is a call to present-day believers for spiritual preparation. It encourages a life of holiness, faithfulness, and expectancy, actively participating in the sanctification process by God's grace. The anticipation of this divine marriage provides immense hope and motivation for navigating the challenges of the present age, knowing that ultimate joy and union with the Savior are imminent. We are called to live in light of this coming celebration, actively preparing ourselves, like the wise virgins in the parable, for the arrival of the Bridegroom (see Matthew 25:1-13).

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Cross-References

  • Revelation 21:9

    ¶ And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.

  • Revelation 21:2

    And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

  • Matthew 22:2

    The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,

  • 2 Corinthians 11:2

    For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present [you as] a chaste virgin to Christ.

  • Revelation 19:9

    And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed [are] they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

  • Ephesians 5:32

    This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

  • John 3:29

    He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
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