(hoi huioi tou numphonos): These were friends or companions of the bridegroom and were usually very numerous (Mt 9:15;Mr 2:19;Lu 5:34). Any wedding guest might be included in the expression, or anyone who took part in the bridal procession and remained for the wedding-feast (seeMARRIAGE). In the above passages "the sons of the bride-chamber" are the disciples of Christ.
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, James Orr, General Editor, 1844–1913 edition.