New International VersionLet us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.
New Living TranslationLet us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to him. For the time has come for the wedding feast of the Lamb, and his bride has prepared herself.
English Standard VersionLet us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready;
Berean Standard BibleLet 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.
Berean Literal BibleWe should rejoice and should exult and will give to Him the glory, because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.
King James BibleLet 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.
New King James VersionLet us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready.”
New American Standard BibleLet’s rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has prepared herself.”
NASB 1995“Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready.”
NASB 1977“Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready.”
Legacy Standard BibleLet us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready.”
Amplified BibleLet us rejoice and shout for joy! Let us give Him glory and honor, for the marriage of the Lamb has come [at last] and His bride (the redeemed) has prepared herself.”
Christian Standard BibleLet us be glad, rejoice, and give him glory, because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his bride has prepared herself.
Holman Christian Standard BibleLet us be glad, rejoice, and give Him glory, because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has prepared herself.
American Standard VersionLet 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.
Contemporary English VersionSo we will be glad and happy and give him praise. The wedding day of the Lamb is here, and his bride is ready.
English Revised VersionLet 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.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationLet us rejoice, be happy, and give him glory because it's time for the marriage of the lamb. His bride has made herself ready.
Good News TranslationLet us rejoice and be glad; let us praise his greatness! For the time has come for the wedding of the Lamb, and his bride has prepared herself for it.
International Standard VersionLet us rejoice, be glad, and give him glory, because the marriage of the lamb has come and his bride has made herself ready.
NET BibleLet us rejoice and exult and give him glory, because the wedding celebration of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.
New Heart English BibleLet 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."
Webster's Bible TranslationLet us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Weymouth New TestamentLet us rejoice and triumph and give Him the glory; for the time for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His Bride has made herself ready." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLet 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.
World English BibleLet’s rejoice and be exceedingly glad, and let’s give the glory to him. For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMay we rejoice and exult, and give the glory to Him, because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready;
Berean Literal BibleWe should rejoice and should exult and will give to Him the glory, because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.
Young's Literal Translation may we rejoice and exult, and give the glory to Him, because come did the marriage of the Lamb, and his wife did make herself ready;
Smith's Literal TranslationLet us rejoice, and be transported with joy, and let us give glory to him: for the marriage of the Lamb came, and his wife prepared herself. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet us be glad and rejoice, and give glory to him; for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath prepared herself.
Catholic Public Domain VersionLet us be glad and exult. And let us give glory to him. For the marriage feast of the Lamb has arrived, and his wife has prepared herself.”
New American BibleLet us rejoice and be glad and give him glory. For the wedding day of the Lamb has come, his bride has made herself ready.
New Revised Standard VersionLet us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet us be glad and rejoice, and give glory to him: for the time of the marriage feast of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishWe rejoice and celebrate! We give him glory, because the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has prepared herself!” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentLet us rejoice and be glad, and give glory to him: for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready.
Godbey New TestamentLet us rejoice and be glad, and give glory to him! because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready.
Haweis New TestamentLet us rejoice and exult, and give him glory: because the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his bride hath made herself ready.
Mace New Testamentlet us rejoyce, and triumph, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the lamb is come, and his spouse is already adorn'd.
Weymouth New TestamentLet us rejoice and triumph and give Him the glory; for the time for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His Bride has made herself ready."
Worrell New TestamentLet us rejoice, and exult, and give the glory to Him; because the marriage of the Lamb came, and His wife made herself ready."
Worsley New TestamentLet us rejoice and exult and give glory to Him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Marriage of the Lamb6And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. 7Let us rejoiceandbe gladandgiveHimtheglory.Forthemarriageof theLambhas come,andHisbridehas made herself ready.8She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.…
Cross References Ephesians 5:25-27Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.
Matthew 22:2-14“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ ...
Isaiah 61:10I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
2 Corinthians 11:2I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
Matthew 25:1-13“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...
Isaiah 54:5For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.
John 3:29The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.
Hosea 2:19-20So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”
Psalm 45:10-15Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house, / and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. / The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. ...
Song of Solomon 3:11Come out, O daughters of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding—the day of his heart’s rejoicing.
Isaiah 62:5For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.
Jeremiah 2:2“Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed Me in the wilderness, in a land not sown.
Zephaniah 3:17The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
1 Peter 1:8Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
Luke 12:36Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
Treasury of Scripture Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife has made herself ready. be glad. Deuteronomy 32:43 Rejoice, O ye nations,with his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land,and to his people. 1 Samuel 2:1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. Psalm 9:14 That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation. for. Revelation 21:2,9 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband… Psalm 45:10-16 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; … Song of Solomon 3:11 Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon with the crown wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart. and his. Isaiah 52:1 Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean. Jump to Previous BrideDelightExceedingExceedinglyExultGladGloryHerselfHonorHonourLambMarriageMarriedReadyRejoiceTimeTriumphWeddingWifeJump to Next BrideDelightExceedingExceedinglyExultGladGloryHerselfHonorHonourLambMarriageMarriedReadyRejoiceTimeTriumphWeddingWifeRevelation 19 1.God is praised in heaven for judging the great harlot, and avenging the blood of his saints.7.The marriage of the Lamb.10.The angel will not be worshipped.17.The birds called to the great slaughter.Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory.This phrase is a call to worship and celebration, reflecting the joy and reverence due to God. The exhortation to rejoice and be glad is reminiscent of the Psalms, where worship and praise are central themes (e.g., Psalm 118:24). The call to give God glory aligns with the biblical principle that all honor and praise belong to Him alone ( 1 Chronicles 16:29). This moment of celebration is in response to the fulfillment of God's promises and the culmination of His redemptive plan, as seen throughout Scripture. For the marriage of the Lamb has come,
The marriage of the Lamb is a metaphor for the union between Christ (the Lamb) and His Church. This imagery is rooted in Jewish wedding customs, where a betrothal period is followed by a wedding feast. The Lamb refers to Jesus Christ, who is often depicted as the sacrificial Lamb (John 1:29,Revelation 5:6). The marriage signifies the completion of the covenant relationship between Christ and His followers, a theme that echoes the prophetic writings of Hosea and Isaiah, where God is portrayed as the husband of Israel. and His bride has made herself ready.
The bride represents the Church, the collective body of believers. The preparation of the bride involves spiritual readiness and purity, symbolizing the sanctification process that believers undergo (Ephesians 5:25-27). This readiness is achieved through the righteousness imparted by Christ and the faithful living of His followers. The imagery of the bride making herself ready is also a call to holiness and perseverance, as seen in the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13), emphasizing the importance of being prepared for Christ's return. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LambRefers to Jesus Christ, symbolizing His sacrificial role in salvation. The Lamb is a central figure in Revelation, representing purity, sacrifice, and victory over sin. 2. The BrideRepresents the Church, the collective body of believers who are faithful to Christ. The imagery of the bride emphasizes purity, devotion, and the intimate relationship between Christ and His followers. 3. The Marriage of the LambA prophetic event symbolizing the ultimate union between Christ and His Church. This event signifies the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan and the consummation of His covenant with His people. Teaching Points Rejoicing in SalvationBelievers are called to rejoice and be glad in the salvation provided through Christ. This joy is rooted in the assurance of eternal life and the fulfillment of God's promises. Giving Glory to GodOur lives should reflect a continual giving of glory to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and grace in all circumstances. Preparation for the BrideThe Church, as the bride, must be prepared and ready for Christ's return. This involves living a life of holiness, faithfulness, and devotion to God. Understanding the Marriage MetaphorThe marriage metaphor emphasizes the deep, covenantal relationship between Christ and believers. It calls for a commitment to purity and fidelity in our spiritual walk. Anticipation of Christ's ReturnThe marriage of the Lamb is a future event that believers should eagerly anticipate, motivating us to live in a manner worthy of our calling. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Revelation 19:7?
2.How can we prepare as the "bride" for the Lamb's wedding feast?
3.What does "His bride has made herself ready" mean for believers today?
4.How does Revelation 19:7 connect with Ephesians 5:25-27 about the Church?
5.In what ways can we rejoice and give glory to God daily?
6.How can Revelation 19:7 inspire our commitment to holiness and purity?
7.What does "the marriage of the Lamb" symbolize in Revelation 19:7?
8.How does Revelation 19:7 relate to the concept of the Church as the Bride of Christ?
9.What historical context influenced the imagery in Revelation 19:7?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Revelation 19?
11.What is the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?
12.Are you prepared for the wedding feast properly?
13.What is the Gospel of Jesus' Wife?
14.Are you prepared for the wedding feast properly?What Does Revelation 19:7 Mean Let us rejoice and be glad•Revelation 19:7 opens with a call to overflowing joy: “Let us rejoice and be glad”. This echoes the heavenly chorus earlier in the chapter where “a great multitude in heaven” shouts “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God” (Revelation 19:1). • Such rejoicing is the natural response of God’s people whenever His plan advances.Psalm 118:24 urges, “This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Paul repeats the same sentiment, “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4). • The scene in Revelation shows joy that is corporate, not private. Every believer is included—just as Jesus foretold when He said many will “come from the east and the west and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 8:11).
and give Him the glory• True celebration never centers on us. All honor flows upward: “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name” (Psalm 96:7-8). •Isaiah 42:8 reminds us God will not share His glory with another. Even in eternity, the focus remains on Him: “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power” (Revelation 4:11). • Practically, this directs every act of worship now: “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).
For the marriage of the Lamb has come• The reason for the celebration is clear: “the marriage of the Lamb has come.” Jesus, the Lamb who was slain (Revelation 5:6), now takes center stage as Bridegroom. • Throughout Scripture God pictures His covenant with His people as a marriage (Hosea 2:19-20). John the Baptist called Jesus “the bridegroom” (John 3:29). • Parables such as the wedding banquet (Matthew 22:2-14) and the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) point ahead to this very moment. • Its timing affirms a literal future event when Christ visibly unites Himself with His Church after His victorious return (Revelation 19:11-16).
and His bride has made herself ready• The bride is the redeemed Church. Paul told believers, “I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:2). • Readiness involves purity and holiness. Immediately after verse 7 we learn, “She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure” (Revelation 19:8), symbolizing “the righteous acts of the saints.” • God supplies the garments, yet believers cooperate by living in obedience and expectancy. John writes, “Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure” (1 John 3:3). • Jesus warned that only prepared followers enter the wedding feast (Matthew 25:10-12).Ephesians 5:25-27 reveals His goal: “to present the church to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle.”
summaryRevelation 19:7 paints a vivid, literal future scene: Heaven erupts in shared joy, all glory returns to God, and the long-anticipated wedding of Christ and His purified Church finally arrives. The passage calls believers today to join the chorus of rejoicing, live for God’s glory, and pursue the purity that befits the Bride who will soon stand before her triumphant Bridegroom. Verse 7. - Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him;let us rejoice and be exceeding glad, and let us give the glory unto him. Alford reads δώσομεν, "we will give," with א, A. P, 36; but the T.R. δῶμεν, "let us give," which is found in א, B, 1, 7, 38, Vulgate, Cyprian, Primasius, is to be preferred. For the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. This is somewhat anticipatory; the full vision of the bride of the Lamb is reserved until Revelation 21. But the rejoicing over Babylon and the harlot naturally suggests the allusion to Christ's faithful Church, just as the vision of Revelation 7. is suggested by the concluding words of Revelation 6. "The marriage of the Lamb" is the figure under which is depicted that complete union between Christ and his faithful Church, which will be consummated at the last day, when Satan has been overcome and sin destroyed. It stands in contrast with the fornication of the harlot - the union of the spiritually unfaithful portion of Christ's Church with the powers of the world (see on Revelation 17:1, 2). Alford remarks, "This figure, of a marriage between the Lord and his people, is too frequent and familiar to need explanation (cf. in the Old Testament, Isaiah 54:1-8; Ezekiel 16:7, etc.; Hosea 2:19, etc.; and in the New Testament, Matthew 9:15; Matthew 25:1, etc.; John 3:29; Ephesians 5:25, etc.)." This symbol of the wife or bride indicates the redeemed, who have already in several places been alluded to in this book ( Revelation 7:9; Revelation 12:1; Revelation 14:1; Revelation 17:14, "they that are with him"). The saints have made themselves ready by enduing themselves with the robe of righteousness (ver. 8).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Let us rejoiceχαίρωμεν(chairōmen)Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 5463:A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.celebrateἀγαλλιῶμεν(agalliōmen)Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 21:To exult, be full of joy. From agan and hallomai; properly, to jump for joy, i.e. Exult.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.giveδώσομεν(dōsomen)Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1325:To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.Himαὐτῷ(autō)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.theτὴν(tēn)Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.glory.δόξαν(doxan)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391:From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.Forὅτι(hoti)Conjunction
Strong's 3754:Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.theὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.marriageγάμος(gamos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1062:A marriage, wedding, wedding-ceremony; plur: a wedding-feast. Of uncertain affinity; nuptials.of theτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.LambἈρνίου(Arniou)Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 721:(originally: a little lamb, but diminutive force was lost), a lamb. Diminutive from aren; a lambkin.has come,ἦλθεν(ēlthen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2064:To come, go.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.Hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.brideγυνὴ(gynē)Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1135:A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.has made herself ready.ἡτοίμασεν(hētoimasen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2090:To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare.
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