Rev 19:8 | RWP | e4.org | That she should array herself ( ινα περιβαλητα ). Sub-final object clause subject of εδοθη (was given to her) with ινα and the second aorist middle (direct) of περιβαλλω to fling around. This bridal dress is a gift from Christ. This form, εδοθη (it was given), occurs some 20 times in this book. In fine linen, bright and pure ( βυσσινον λαμπρον καθαρον ). See for the same raiment on those accompanying "The Word of God" and for the seven angels in . See by contrast the garments of the harlot ( ; ). For βυσσινον see . The righteous acts of the saints ( τα δικαιωματα των αγιων ). This is the explanation ( γαρ ) of the bridal dress and explains why there is work for the Bride as well as for Christ ( .). See for δικαιωμα (also ).

‏ Revelation of John 19:8

That she should array herself ( ινα περιβαλητα ). Sub-final object clause subject of εδοθη (was given to her) with ινα and the second aorist middle (direct) of περιβαλλω to fling around. This bridal dress is a gift from Christ. This form, εδοθη (it was given), occurs some 20 times in this book.

In fine linen, bright and pure ( βυσσινον λαμπρον καθαρον ). See 19:14 for the same raiment on those accompanying "The Word of God" and for the seven angels in 15:6. See by contrast the garments of the harlot (17:4; 18:16). For βυσσινον see 18:16.

The righteous acts of the saints ( τα δικαιωματα των αγιων ). This is the explanation ( γαρ ) of the bridal dress and explains why there is work for the Bride as well as for Christ (Php 2:12f.). See 15:4 for δικαιωμα (also Ro 5:18).