VIRGIN

–Proofs of De 22:13-21

–Dowry of Ex 22:17

–Character of, to be protected De 22:17-21,23,24

–Betrothal of, a quasi-marriage De 22:23,24

–Distinguishing apparel of 2Sa 13:18

–A priest could marry only a Le 21:14

–Mourn in the temple La 1:4; 2:10

–Virginity of, bewailed Jud 11:37-39

–Parable of the wise and foolish Mt 25:1-13

–Mother of Jesus was a Isa 7:14; Mt 1:23; Lu 1:27

–Advised by Paul not to marry 1Co 7

–FIGURATIVE

.Of the body of Christ (the ekklesia) Isa 62:5; Jer 14:17; 31:4,13; 2Co 11:2

.Of personal purity 1Co 7:25,37; Re 14:4