THE WORTH OF A BRIDE:

Like groom, bride derives from the Hebrew word “kallah” which refers to a daughter-in-law, bride, woman about to be married, or just married, but with a deeper meaning. In the Greek writings it refers to a recently married woman, young wife; hence, in Biblical and ecclesiastical Greek “numphé”, like the Hebrew “kallah” means “Complete for him”.

In John 19:30 Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit” (NIV).

Thinking of Jesus’ mission to obtain a bride for Himself by purchasing her with His blood, a requirement set by the law, Romans 8:3-4, we reflect on these last words spoken from the cross. “It is finished”, we think of this as the completion of the Father’s will and fulfillment of the righteous work of Jesus and it was. However, there is still a deeper meaning to His words. The work of Christ at the cross, as our heavenly bridegroom set the pattern for every bridegroom to emulate. 

Since Jesus was a Jew, born of the blood line of King David and root of Jesse, we know that he spoke Hebrew/Aramaic to His people and when He spoke these words from the cross they were spoken in His native tongue. 

“It is finished”, the Aramaic word for “finished” is kelal, corresponding with the Hebrew word for “bride” kallal meaning to complete, finish, and make perfect. Jesus’ death on the cross made us perfect and complete. This we know and have understood. But there is a play on words for those who seek for more. The Hebrew word for bride is (kallah), translated bride or spouse. It comes from the word (kalal) to complete!

That is the duty of the bridegroom. Until you tend, cultivate and make her what you desire her to be, she is not yet ready for marriage. You have no right to complain about her after marriage. If you have not “finish” working on her, wait until you can finally say “It is finish, now I can have my bride”.

In light of what was said on the cross by Jesus’, understood to be spoken in Hebrew, “It is finished”, Jesus was saying, “I have purchased and paid for My bride”. Therefore the two shall become one, Completeness! According to the Bible, every Jews man had to pay a brides price called a (mohar) and for Jesus to purchase us He had to pay with His Life, Romans 8:3-4, 6:23. He came to purchase a bride and that’s why Col 2:10 says “and you are complete in Him (Christ)”. 

Have you really understood the meaning of a BRIDE?
MAN - What price have you paid to get her?
WOMAN - What is your worth to him?
Are you a sex toy that he can use anytime he wants or a bride in the making to be complete in him as ONE ENTITY?