Thoughts from Blue Chair
I've been looking at Jewish betrothal customs and Hebrew wedding traditions in hopes of learning more about John 2. My heart was pierced tonight as I read through the list of things that happened when a couple was to be joined in marriage, so much so that I thought I would share it with you.
1. The bride was usually chosen by the father of the bridegroom
2. The price for the bride was established
3. The bride and groom were betrothed to eachother
4. A written document was drawn up (marriage document)
5. The bride must give her consent
6. Gifts were given to the bride and a cup called the cup of the covenant was shared between the bride and groom
7. The bride was immersed in water which is a ritual cleansing
8. The bridegroom departed, going back to his father's house to prepare the bridal chamber
9. The bride was consecrated, set apart for a period of time while the bridegroom was away building the house
10. The Bridegroom WOULD RETURN with a shout and the shofar was blown
11. He would come and take the Bride away, usually in the middle of the night for the marriage to be consummated
12. There would be a marriage supper for all the guests invited by the father of the bride
Even though the Bridegroom pays for her the bride still must give her consent, after he pays for her, after the he has paid the price for her, after she is rightfully his she still can turn him down, she still can say no because he wants her to love him. He wants her to love Him. He wants her to love Him.
posted by well,blue productions at 8:07 PM
7 Comments:
That was great, thanks for sharing. I am going to print this out and send it to everyone here at the Cincinnati House of Prayer.
Oh, this is just so beautiful it squeezes me heart. Thanks, Char!
And apparently my grammer is going down the tubes. :)
Hey Char! I'm just saying hi right back at you. Did you get this info from that little book (thinking it's pink, but know it's in the Israel section at the bookstore). I remember reading the background on marriage in that book and it really is amazingly helpful to put things in to perspective, especially concerning the endtimes. Check it out if you haven't.
Oh, midnightcafe, your grammar looks great if you're an old Irish man :)
@Midnight: I just love you, it don't care what your grammar is like
@Tracy: Google my friend, google...although it would be nice for me to say that I am reading something in the bookstore.
Hi. That is amazing. I will have to spread it around as well. Google is such a good friend... what exactly did you type in to get such a good find? Thanks for sharing. Every day I grow more in awe of Jesus, my Bridegroom God.
Thanks, Tracy...uh, I do have a bit of Irish in me family way back...
And, thanks, Char! I love you, too! :)
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