Revelation 19:7

New Testament Apocalyptic ASV (1901)

What does Revelation 19:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
Revelation 19:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Revelation 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7Let 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.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let us be glad, and rejoice, and give honour to him, etc.] The saints particularly; the converted Jews will call upon one another to express their gladness at the glorious display of Christ's kingly power and authority, and at the destruction of his enemies, and the happy and comfortable state of his church and people; and to rejoice in him as the Lord their righteousness and strength, and to give him the honour and glory of salvation, and to return him thanks for all the benefits they shall have received from him, particularly on account of what follows: for the marriage of the Lamb is come; that is, of Christ, the Son of God, with the Jewish church more especially; there was a secret…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“glad . . . rejoice--Greek, "rejoice . . . exult." give--so B and ANDREAS. But A reads, "we will give." glory--Greek, "the glory." the marriage of the Lamb is come--The full and final consummation is at Rev 21:2-9, &c. Previously there must be the overthrow of the beast, &c., at the Lord's coming, the binding of Satan, the millennial reign, the loosing of Satan and his last overthrow, and the general judgment. The elect-Church, the heavenly Bride, soon after the destruction of the harlot, is transfigured at the Lord's coming, and joins with Him in His triumph over the beast. On the emblem of the heavenly Bridegroom and Bride, compare Mat 22:2; Mat 25:6, Mat 25:10; Co2 11:2. Perfect union with…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let us be glad and rejoice - Let all in heaven rejoice - for all have an interest in the triumph of truth; all should be glad that the government of God is set up over an apostate world. And give honour to him - Because the work is glorious; and became it is by his power alone that it has been accomplished. See the notes on Revelation 5:12. For the marriage of the Lamb is come - Of the Lamb of God - the Redeemer of the world. See the notes on Revelation 5:6. The relation of God, and especially of the Messiah, to the church, is often in the Scriptures represented under the image of marriage. See the Isaiah 54:4-6; Isaiah 62:4-5 notes; 2 Corinthians 11:2 note; Ephesians 5:23-33 note. Compare…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The marriage of the Lamb is come - Is near at hand, to be solemnized speedily. What this implies, none of "the spirits of just men," even in paradise, yet know. O what things are those which are yet behind! And what purity of heart should there be, to meditate upon them! And his wife hath made herself ready - Even upon earth; but in a far higher sense, in that world. After a time allowed for this, the new Jerusalem comes down, both made ready and adorned, Rev 21:2. Revelation 19:8”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“19:7 the wedding feast of the Lamb: This event—the wedding of the Messiah with his bride, the church (see Isa 54:5; 61:10; Jer 31:32; Ezek 16:7-14; Hos 2:16-20; Mark 2:19-20; 2 Cor 11:2)—symbolizes complete victory and eternal fellowship.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“be glad: Deu 32:43; Sa1 2:1; Psa 9:14, Psa 48:11, Psa 95:1-3, Psa 100:1, Psa 100:2, Psa 107:42; Pro 29:2; Isa 66:10, Isa 66:14; Zac 9:9; Joh 3:29; Phi 3:3 for: Rev 21:2, Rev 21:9; Psa 45:10-16; Sol 3:11; Isa 62:5; Hos 2:19, Hos 2:20; Mat 22:2; Mat 25:1-10; Co2 11:2; Eph 5:32 and his: Isa 52:1 Revelation 19:8”
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