Today you most frequently see this parable of Jesus referred
to as the parable of “The Ten Bridesmaids”. But older references called them “Virgins”.
The Greek word being translated is [parthenos] literally
“virgin” – most bibles use this translation. Likely recent
translations chose to use Bridesmaids to avoid provoking questions about
polygamy – marrying several wives. But Jesus is talking about His Bride,
the Church – which is many, many individuals who make up his holy bride.
St. Augustine has a wonderful commentary on this parable. It is
known as Sermon
No. 43. Here is the . . . LINK . . .
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