Harpadzo, better make sure you're ready

[SteveB]

There is no secret escape by being caught up in the air before a great tribulation seven years before the second coming

Perhaps the problem you're having is that you've convoluted definitions to justify your preference to remain on earth during the 7 years of tribulation, described in Jeremiah as the time of Jacob's Trouble.
Since Jesus, Paul, Isaiah, Jeremiah and others previously discussed it, it's not been a secret for at least the past 1960 years.
So, if you're still stuck on a secret departure, you've not actually understood what is taking place.
The distinction is... those 5 virgins of Matthew 25... they were ready.
But the other 5 virgins... they actually knew, and were expecting the bridegroom to come... but did not prepare by making sure their lamps were filled with oil, trimmed and ready!
So... there was nothing secret about it!
It was simply difference between the people who were ready and those who were not ready.
Both were fully aware that Bridegroom was coming!

The living will be caught up at the second coming when all will be judged

So, you're into yoyo eschatology?
Not much room for the wedding feast.

The second coming, Jesus sets foot on the Mt. of Olives. Zechariah 14:4.
The saints are coming with Him.

The harpadzo, He's meeting us in the Air. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
We're going to meet him.

If you would rather wait until he comes to establish the Kingdom of God on earth, just don't do anything to get ready.
Jesus said that it'll be an outright nightmare, and is giving us the wherewithal to escape what's coming on the earth and to stand before the Son of Man. Luke 21:34-36.

 

[TomL]

Perhaps the problem you're having is that you've convoluted definitions to justify your preference to remain on earth during the 7 years of tribulation, described in Jeremiah as the time of Jacob's Trouble.
Since Jesus, Paul, Isaiah, Jeremiah and others previously discussed it, it's not been a secret for at least the past 1960 years.
So, if you're still stuck on a secret departure, you've not actually understood what is taking place.
The distinction is... those 5 virgins of Matthew 25... they were ready.
But the other 5 virgins... they actually knew, and were expecting the bridegroom to come... but did not prepare by making sure their lamps were filled with oil, trimmed and ready!
So... there was nothing secret about it!
It was simply difference between the people who were ready and those who were not ready.
Both were fully aware that Bridegroom was coming!




So, you're into yoyo eschatology?
Not much room for the wedding feast.

The second coming, Jesus sets foot on the Mt. of Olives. Zechariah 14:4.
The saints are coming with Him.

The harpadzo, He's meeting us in the Air. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
We're going to meet him.

If you would rather wait until he comes to establish the Kingdom of God on earth, just don't do anything to get ready.
Jesus said that it'll be an outright nightmare, and is giving us the wherewithal to escape what's coming on the earth and to stand before the Son of Man. Luke 21:34-36.

You totally ignored the point

The rapture happens at the second coming when the dead are resurrected

1 Thessalonians 4:13–17 (KJV 1900) — 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.


Nowhere do we read of an escape of the church before a seven year tribulation period

regarding which

Matthew 24:21–22 (KJV 1900) — 21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

the elect appear to be in it

BTW the secret is an invisible unseen coming of Christ seven years before the second advent

Also BTW nowhere do we read the parable of the virgins and the bridegroom speaks in reference to the rapture as opposed to the second coming

You have assumed that and read your theology into scripture but scripture places them both together at Christ's second advent

BTW you also failed to read 1 Thessalonians carefully as you tried to distinguish between Christ coming with and coming for but both are in the passage

1 Thessalonians 4:13–17 (KJV 1900) — 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

 

[101G]

As I said however, you're more than welcome to spend the tribulation on earth.

The body of Christ who are faithful, and were present before the harpadzo, won't be here.

(smile)...... are we not in TRIBULATION NOW? was not the apostles in tribulation while on earth. but are we not seated in Christ ... in HEAVENLY PLACES? but are you now here in the flesh on earth? is not your conversation in heaven? Philippians 3:20 "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:" Philippians 3:21 "Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself."

and are we not seated in Christ? Ephesians 2:4 "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us," Ephesians 2:5 "Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved" Ephesians 2:6 "And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:" Ephesians 2:7 "That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus."

so we are no going anywhere.

101G.

 

[TomL]

Perhaps the problem you're having is that you've convoluted definitions to justify your preference to remain on earth during the 7 years of tribulation,

No my problem is such an idea is absent from scripture

You have cobbled together verses none of which state what you believe into a doctrine the bible never teaches

 

[SteveB]

You totally ignored the point

No. You want me to ignore what you claim is the point.
The point is that you are telling lies to remove the hope of Jesus followers, and condemn us to a judgment on sin, described as issued to the world of unbelieving people.
As well as the final seven years Israel owes to God, from the original 490 years.
Why you're so desperate to be a member of the ungodly and unrighteous who will be judged for their sin is a you thing. And since you're deliberately choosing this, I have no interest in your unbelief.

The rapture happens at the second coming when the dead are resurrected

1 Thessalonians 4:13–17 (KJV 1900) — 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

You've failed to demonstrate that this is at the end of the 7 years of judgment on the ungodly unbelieving people.

Nowhere do we read of an escape of the church before a seven year tribulation period

You just quoted it.
You failed to include 1 Thessalonians 5:9,
1Th 5:9 WEB For God didn’t appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,



along with Genesis 18.

Gen 18:23-25 WEB 23 Abraham came near, and said, “Will you consume the righteous with the wicked? 24 What if there are fifty righteous within the city? Will you consume and not spare the place for the fifty righteous who are in it? 25 May it be far from you to do things like that, to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be like the wicked. May that be far from you. Shouldn’t the Judge of all the earth do right?”

regarding which

Matthew 24:21–22 (KJV 1900) — 21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

Yep. Still talking about the judgment due the unbelieving and ungodly people on earth, and the nation of Israel, for the final 7 years of the original 490 years defined by YHVH in Daniel 9.

the elect appear to be in it

who do you think that the Elect are?
it's not the church! Unbelieving people who are saved during the tribulation are also not the bride of Christ.

it's Israel and the Jewish people!

BTW the secret is an invisible unseen coming of Christ seven years before the second advent

it's not invisible. It's not unseen.
we are translated, changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye.
that's definitely seen, and visible.
we're seen and visible at one point and translated into our spiritual bodies at the next.

You however clearly want nothing to do with this translation, unless you are in agreement with God.
this just tells me that you demand the right to dictate to God what you will, and will not accept as the truth.
This is why I ceased having any interest in communicating with you.
You're treating this as a "it's my way, or the highway" mind game.

Also BTW nowhere do we read the parable of the virgins and the bridegroom speaks in reference to the rapture as opposed to the second coming

case in point.
you're not actually helping yourself here.
unless you find certain words, you reject the truth.
looks pretty clear to me.
there's a wedding feast.
there are bridesmaids and the bride.
there's the bridegroom, with a notification being issued at the moment of his arrival.
5 bridesmaids are prepared and ready to go.
5 bridesmaids are nit prepared, and in fact leave the area where the bridegroom is coming to, so they can get the necessary oil to be ready.
while they're gone to the market, the bridegroom comes and takes the bridesmaids who are ready.
the other bridesmaids who were gone to the market return, after acquiring the oil they needed to be ready, to learn they were gone while the bridegroom came. They went to the wedding banquet and were rebuffed, being told- I don't know you... by the bridegroom.
I'd say that is a perfect description of the harpadzo.
You can indeed believe whatever you want. I'm not interested in having an argument with you or being coerced to agree with your presuppositions.
I'm looking to learn to follow Jesus, not a guy on the internet, who I do not know, nor do I have any idea what your motivation is.
Jesus warned us to be on guard for false teachings.

You have assumed that and read your theology into scripture but scripture places them both together at Christ's second advent

nope. I actually learned by my teachers when I was younger, and they're still talking about the same things they did 45+ years ago.

BTW you also failed to read 1 Thessalonians carefully as you tried to distinguish between Christ coming with and coming for but both are in the passage

1 Thessalonians 4:13–17 (KJV 1900) — 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Those who are asleep in Christ, physically died, believing in Jesus, before the harpadzo.
They will precede us in the resurrection and we will immediately follow them up.


You're still stuck on your own ideas.

Figure out who the elect are in Matthew 24.
Who are his audience?
Jew or gentile?

Who were the elect, prior to the crucifixion and resurrection ?
Jew, or gentile?

It ain't the Gentiles.

 

[SteveB]

(smile)...... are we not in TRIBULATION NOW?

Not the final 7 years, no!
that requires the signing of the treaty between the prince of the people who is to come, and Israel.

was not the apostles in tribulation while on earth.

Not the tribulation period defined in Matthew 24, by Jesus.
what do you think Jesus was talking about?

but are we not seated in Christ ... in HEAVENLY PLACES?

Why yes! Yes I am!
You?

but are you now here in the flesh on earth?

I do indeed have a physical body I'm housing, until I receive my spiritual body, as Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 15.
You?

is not your conversation in heaven? Philippians 3:20 "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:" Philippians 3:21 "Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself."

Yep.
And?

and are we not seated in Christ? Ephesians 2:4 "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us," Ephesians 2:5 "Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved" Ephesians 2:6 "And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:" Ephesians 2:7 "That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus."

so we are no going anywhere.

Then why are you quibbling about nothing?
Seems like you're just looking for an argument to shame and humiliate anyone you can't control and manipulate.

101G.

I Be SteveB me!

 

[civic]

It's physical comings being mentioned

Yes it’s a literal physical return just as He promised it would be in Matthew 24

 

[SteveB]

No my problem is such an idea is absent from scripture

Not scripture you're willing to read.
There are after all 31,102 passages in the Bible.
How many are you including in your reading?

You have cobbled together verses none of which state what you believe into a doctrine the bible never teaches

Oh the irony! If only you could see yourself in a mirror.
I'm looking for Jesus to come at the time appointed by the Father.
As John says at the end of Revelation...

Maranatha Lord Jesus!

 

[101G]

Not the final 7 years, no!
that requires the signing of the treaty between the prince of the people who is to come, and Israel.

how do you know? for no man knows the day or the time.

Not the tribulation period defined in Matthew 24, by Jesus.
what do you think Jesus was talking about?

did 101G say it was? 101G ask was the apostles in tribulation? let's see. Revelation 1:9 "I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ."

Why yes! Yes I am!
You?

are you in heaven presently? yes or no.

I do indeed have a physical body I'm housing, until I receive my spiritual body, as Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 15.
You?

so, are you in heaven now? no.

Then why are you quibbling about nothing?
Seems like you're just looking for an argument to shame and humiliate anyone you can't control and manipulate.

what's wrong? your belief are not as sure as they seems to be? no argument, just scripture, which is the truth. see, adding argument is only an excuse. are we not discussing the truth? so why say, "anyone you can't control and manipulate". did 101G say that? or was that a personal observation?

now, setting all those excuses aside, what in the scriptures 101G gave was so controlling? 101G just asked a simple question..... "was you physically in heaven at present?". the answer is a NO. because, 1 Corinthians 15:23 "But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming." so if we were in heaven, why a resurrection? because we are here on earth when the Lord comes. so, there is no pre-trib. removal.

101G.

 

[TomL]

Not scripture you're willing to read.
There are after all 31,102 passages in the Bible.
How many are you including in your reading?


Oh the irony! If only you could see yourself in a mirror.
I'm looking for Jesus to come at the time appointed by the Father.
As John says at the end of Revelation...

Maranatha Lord Jesus!

Sorry you ignore the only verse which actually uses the word harpazo and it puts it at the second coming of Christ along with the resurrection.

and you also ignore a verse which speaks of the tribulation and it has the elect in it

 

[TomL]

Yes it’s a literal physical return just as He promised it would be in Matthew 24

Yes there is a literal physical return

It is accompanied by the raising of the dead

 

[TomL]

No. You want me to ignore what you claim is the point.
The point is that you are telling lies to remove the hope of Jesus followers, and condemn us to a judgment on sin, described as issued to the world of unbelieving people.

The hope of Christian people is not escaping from the world and if you cannot deal with 1th 4 the coming of Christ and the resurrection of the dead you are the one peddling lies

As well as the final seven years Israel owes to God, from the original 490 years.
Why you're so desperate to be a member of the ungodly and unrighteous who will be judged for their sin is a you thing. And since you're deliberately choosing this, I have no interest in your unbelief.


You've failed to demonstrate that this is at the end of the 7 years of judgment on the ungodly unbelieving people.


You just quoted it.
You failed to include 1 Thessalonians 5:9,
1Th 5:9 WEB For God didn’t appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Says nothing at all about a rapture. You assume it

along with Genesis 18.

Gen 18:23-25 WEB 23 Abraham came near, and said, “Will you consume the righteous with the wicked? 24 What if there are fifty righteous within the city? Will you consume and not spare the place for the fifty righteous who are in it? 25 May it be far from you to do things like that, to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous should be like the wicked. May that be far from you. Shouldn’t the Judge of all the earth do right?”



Yep. Still talking about the judgment due the unbelieving and ungodly people on earth, and the nation of Israel, for the final 7 years of the original 490 years defined by YHVH in Daniel 9.


who do you think that the Elect are?
it's not the church! Unbelieving people who are saved during the tribulation are also not the bride of Christ.

it's Israel and the Jewish people!


it's not invisible. It's not unseen.
we are translated, changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye.
that's definitely seen, and visible.
we're seen and visible at one point and translated into our spiritual bodies at the next.

You however clearly want nothing to do with this translation, unless you are in agreement with God.
this just tells me that you demand the right to dictate to God what you will, and will not accept as the truth.
This is why I ceased having any interest in communicating with you.
You're treating this as a "it's my way, or the highway" mind game.



case in point.
you're not actually helping yourself here.
unless you find certain words, you reject the truth.
looks pretty clear to me.
there's a wedding feast.
there are bridesmaids and the bride.
there's the bridegroom, with a notification being issued at the moment of his arrival.
5 bridesmaids are prepared and ready to go.
5 bridesmaids are nit prepared, and in fact leave the area where the bridegroom is coming to, so they can get the necessary oil to be ready.
while they're gone to the market, the bridegroom comes and takes the bridesmaids who are ready.
the other bridesmaids who were gone to the market return, after acquiring the oil they needed to be ready, to learn they were gone while the bridegroom came. They went to the wedding banquet and were rebuffed, being told- I don't know you... by the bridegroom.
I'd say that is a perfect description of the harpadzo.
You can indeed believe whatever you want. I'm not interested in having an argument with you or being coerced to agree with your presuppositions.
I'm looking to learn to follow Jesus, not a guy on the internet, who I do not know, nor do I have any idea what your motivation is.
Jesus warned us to be on guard for false teachings.


nope. I actually learned by my teachers when I was younger, and they're still talking about the same things they did 45+ years ago.


Those who are asleep in Christ, physically died, believing in Jesus, before the harpadzo.
They will precede us in the resurrection and we will immediately follow them up.


You're still stuck on your own ideas.

Figure out who the elect are in Matthew 24.
Who are his audience?
Jew or gentile?

Who were the elect, prior to the crucifixion and resurrection ?
Jew, or gentile?

It ain't the Gentiles.

nothing actually dealt with

1 Thessalonians 4:13–17 (KJV 1900) — 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

and the fact this is the second coming

and you were of course in error
trying to separate the rapture and the resurrection and make them separate events

Don't you know your premil pretrib theology

has the rapture before the tribulation and seven years before the second advent when the resurrection happens

yet that verse had them all happening at the same time

and what did you do with the elect being in the tribulation- it matters not whether Jew or gentile

 

[civic]

My personal opinion the 2nd Coming the literal return of Christ is an essential Christian doctrine. The rapture is debatable as to its timing which is where most of the disagreements come from. I’ll go the battle with anyone over His 2nd Coming but I won’t divide over the rapture and its timing.

I just wanted to get that off my chest

Now continue

 

[SteveB]

The hope of Christian people is not escaping from the world and if you cannot deal with 1th 4 the coming of Christ and the resurrection of the dead you are the one peddling lies







Says nothing at all about a rapture. You assume it

nothing actually dealt with

1 Thessalonians 4:13–17 (KJV 1900) — 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

and the fact this is the second coming

and you were of course in error
trying to separate the rapture and the resurrection and make them separate events

Don't you know your premil pretrib theology

has the rapture before the tribulation and seven years before the second advent when the resurrection happens

yet that verse had them all happening at the same time

and what did you do with the elect being in the tribulation- it matters not whether Jew or gentile

Looks like you're scratching the dirt for something you can't find.

Have at it.
I have more important matters to attend to.

Oh, BTW,
I'll continue to hold firm to Luke 21:34-36.

I have yet to see where you've figured anything out.

 

[The Rogue Tomato]

1. There is no such thing as a pre-trib rapture
2. Always be ready, anyway

 

[civic]

1. There is no such thing as a pre-trib rapture
2. Always be ready, anyway

There is such a thing which is why people believe it just like they do with mid and post trib.

 

[SteveB]

My personal opinion the 2nd Coming the literal return of Christ is an essential Christian doctrine. The rapture is debatable as to its timing which is where most of the disagreements come from.

Yet, the timing is the only element which is debated.

I’ll go the battle with anyone over His 2nd Coming but I won’t divide over the rapture and its timing.

Which is exactly why I focus on Luke 21:34-36.

I just wanted to get that off my chest

kinda like this?

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Now continue

I was satisfied back when.
But apparently these two delight in vaccuous arguments.

 

[SteveB]

1. There is no such thing as a pre-trib rapture

How depressing

2. Always be ready, anyway

Absolutely
Luke 21:34-36

 

[SteveB]

Sorry you ignore the only verse which actually uses the word harpazo and it puts it at the second coming of Christ along with the resurrection.

and you also ignore a verse which speaks of the tribulation and it has the elect in it

In other words, I'm not actually allowed to rest In Jesus, and must waste my time arguing with people who are desperate to keep people from trusting in the hope of Jesus?

 

[Johann]

How depressing

Absolutely
Luke 21:34-36

Love the concept of the Jewish wedding-

A Jewish wedding, known as a "Kiddushin" or "Erusin," is a sacred and joyous ceremony that reflects both religious and cultural traditions. It involves a series of rituals and ceremonies that symbolize the union between a Jewish bride and groom, as well as their commitment to each other and to the Jewish faith. Here's a detailed overview of the key elements of a traditional Jewish wedding:

1. Ketubah (Marriage Contract)
Before the Ceremony: The Ketubah, a written marriage contract, is signed by the groom and two witnesses. It outlines the groom's responsibilities to his bride, including providing for her and ensuring her well-being.
Symbolism: The Ketubah reflects the mutual obligations and commitments of the bride and groom, as well as their families, in the marriage covenant.

2. Badeken (Veiling Ceremony)
Arrival of the Groom: The groom, accompanied by family and friends, arrives at the wedding venue.
Veiling: The groom veils the bride, a tradition dating back to the biblical story of Jacob and Rachel. This act symbolizes the groom's commitment to modesty and his desire to marry the bride for her inner beauty rather than her physical appearance.
3. Chuppah (Wedding Canopy)


Symbolism: The Chuppah represents the new home the couple will build together and the shelter of God's presence over their union.
Ceremony: The bride and groom, along with their parents and sometimes other family members, stand beneath the Chuppah during the wedding ceremony.
Four Corners: The Chuppah typically has four corners, symbolizing the new home and the four walls of protection and support.


4. Kiddushin (Betrothal Ceremony)
Blessings: The ceremony begins with blessings over wine, symbolizing joy and celebration.
Betrothal Blessing: The groom recites a blessing and presents the bride with a ring, symbolizing his commitment to marry her.
Blessing Recitation: The officiant recites blessings over the couple, officially consecrating the marriage.
5. Sheva Brachot (Seven Blessings)
Blessings: Seven blessings, known as Sheva Brachot, are recited over a second cup of wine.
Meaning: These blessings praise God for creating joy and happiness, and they invoke divine blessings upon the couple for a harmonious and fruitful marriage.


6. Breaking of the Glass
Culmination: The wedding ceremony concludes with the groom breaking a glass underfoot.
Symbolism: The breaking of the glass symbolizes the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the commitment to remember and support the Jewish people even in times of joy.
7. Yichud (Seclusion)
Private Moment: After the ceremony, the bride and groom spend a few moments alone together in a private room.
Symbolism: Yichud symbolizes the couple's newfound intimacy and the beginning of their life together as husband and wife.


8. Reception and Celebration (Seudat Mitzvah)
Feasting and Dancing: The wedding celebration typically includes a festive meal, music, and dancing.
Mitzvah: The wedding feast is considered a mitzvah, or a religious commandment, and is often referred to as Seudat Mitzvah, a joyous and sacred meal.


Conclusion
A Jewish wedding is a rich tapestry of tradition, symbolism, and joy. It celebrates the union of two individuals, the creation of a new family, and the continuation of Jewish heritage and values. From the signing of the Ketubah to the breaking of the glass, each ritual and ceremony carries deep significance and meaning, connecting the couple to their faith, their community, and their shared future together.

Much more info but this should suffice.