the friend, &c. He played. very important part in the wedding ceremonies.
rejoiceth greatly. Figure of speech Polyptoton (App-6). Greek. chara chairei. joyeth with joy.
because of. Greek. dia. App-104.John 3:2.
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John 3:29
29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.