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.

REVELATION 19:7KJV
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Revelation 19:7 (KJV)

What does Revelation 19:7 mean?

Revelation 19:7 describes a moment of joyful celebration, calling people to be glad and honor God because the long-awaited marriage of the Lamb has arrived, and the Lamb’s bride is now prepared. The verse uses the image of a wedding to picture a time of union and readiness between the Lamb and his wife.

In the setting of Revelation 19, a great multitude in heaven is speaking, celebrating God’s victory and the fulfillment of his promises. The “Lamb” refers to Jesus, and the “wife” or “bride” is often understood as God’s people, now made ready for this special union. The verse uses the language of a wedding feast, a familiar symbol in ancient times for joy, commitment, and new beginnings.

The Greek behind Revelation 19:7

  • γάμος (gamos, “marriage”): This word points to a wedding celebration, not just a ceremony but the whole joyful event, emphasizing the communal and festive nature of what is being described.
  • ἀρνίον (arnion, “Lamb”): This is a specific term for a young lamb, used throughout Revelation to refer to Jesus in his sacrificial and victorious role.
  • γυνή (gynē, “wife”): This word can mean “woman” or “wife,” but here it clearly means the bride in the context of a wedding, highlighting her relationship to the Lamb.
  • ἑτοιμάζω (hetoimazō, “made ready”): This verb means to prepare or make ready, showing that the bride has actively gotten herself ready for this important moment, not just passively waiting.

Why Revelation 19:7 matters

  • Revelation 19:7 clears up that the focus is on celebration and honor directed to God, not just the event itself, showing the joy and reverence of those in heaven.
  • The verse emphasizes the idea of readiness and preparation, suggesting that the bride’s role is active—she has made herself ready for this union.
  • This verse connects to the larger theme in Revelation of God’s promises being fulfilled and his people being brought into a close, joyful relationship with him, pictured as a wedding feast.

Where else these words appear

“rejoice” Greek G21 · used in 11 verses

  • Matthew 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
  • John 5:35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
  • Acts 16:34 And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

“marriage” Greek G1062 · used in 16 verses

  • Matthew 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
  • Matthew 22:10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
  • Luke 14:8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;

“Lamb” Greek G721 · used in 28 verses

  • John 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
  • Revelation 7:14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
  • Revelation 17:14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

“made” Greek G2090 · used in 40 verses

  • Matthew 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
  • Luke 1:76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
  • John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.