Bride

"Frequently used in the ordinary sense (Isa. 49:18; 61:10, etc.)." The relation between Christ and his church is set forth under the figure of that between a bridegroom and bride (John 3:29). "The church is called "the bride" (Rev. 21:9; 22:17). Compare" parable of the Ten Virgins (Matt. 25:1-13).