Revelation 19:7

Be glad. The inward experience of the heart.

Rejoice. The outward expression that results from the inward emotion of gladness. It comes from a heart overflowing with happiness that Christ is now reigning as king (cf. ch. 18:20).

Honour.Literally, “glory.” This is the climatic expression of gratitude and devotion.

Marriage. “The bride, the Lamb’s wife” is “that great city, the holy Jerusalem” (ch. 21:2, 9, 10). The New Jerusalem is to be the capital of the new earth, and as such is representative of “the kingdoms of this world,” which are to “become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ” (chs. 11:15; 21:1–5). The New Jerusalem will contain the Garden of Eden, in which the tree of life has been preserved (see ch. 22:1, 2). The wedding here referred to consists of the reception by Christ of His kingdom, as represented by the New Jerusalem, and His coronation as King of kings and Lord of lords, in heaven at the close of His priestly ministry before the plagues are poured out (see on ch. 17:14). As in the parable of the Ten Virgins, the waiting saints are represented as guests invited to the wedding (ch. 19:9; cf. Matt. 25:1–10).

The Lamb. See on ch. 5:6.

Is come. Or, “has [finally] come,” that is, the event has already taken place when this announcement is made (see above on “marriage”; cf. on v. 1).

Made herself ready. John continues his figurative account in terms of an ancient Oriental wedding. For comment on customs connected with such an occasion see on Matt. 22:1–13; 25:1–10; John 2:1–10.