In the biblical narrative, the term "princess" is often used to describe women of royal lineage or those who hold a significant position within a kingdom. The role and influence of princesses in the Bible can be seen in various contexts, from political alliances to personal accounts that reflect broader theological themes.

Old Testament References

1. Sarah: Although not explicitly called a princess in the biblical text, Sarah, the wife of Abraham, is considered a matriarch and a woman of noble status. Her name, which means "princess" or "noblewoman," signifies her importance in the Abrahamic covenant. Genesis 17:15-16 states, "Then God said to Abraham, 'As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name will be Sarah. And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will become nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.'"

2. Miriam: The sister of Moses and Aaron, Miriam is referred to as a prophetess and played a crucial role during the Exodus. While not a princess by title, her leadership and influence are akin to that of a royal figure. Exodus 15:20 notes, "Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing."

3. Daughters of Kings: The daughters of various kings are mentioned throughout the Old Testament, often in the context of political marriages or alliances. For example, Solomon's marriage to Pharaoh's daughter is noted in 1 Kings 3:1 : "Later, Solomon formed an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt by marrying his daughter. Solomon brought her to the City of David until he had finished building his palace and the house of the LORD and the wall around Jerusalem."

4. Tamar: The daughter of King David, Tamar is a tragic figure whose account is recounted in 2 Samuel 13. Her narrative highlights issues of justice and familial relationships within the royal household. 2 Samuel 13:18 describes her as wearing "a robe of many colors, for this is what the king’s virgin daughters wore."

New Testament References

While the New Testament does not focus extensively on princesses, the concept of royal lineage and spiritual nobility is present. The genealogy of Jesus in the Gospels traces His royal descent from the line of David, emphasizing His rightful place as the King of Kings.

Symbolic and Theological Implications

In a broader theological context, the notion of princesses can be seen as a metaphor for the Church and believers. The Church is often depicted as the Bride of Christ, a royal and pure entity destined for union with the King. Revelation 19:7-8 speaks of the marriage of the Lamb: "Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure."

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The Princesses of the Comneni
... PART SECOND. WOMEN OF THE EASTERN EMPIRE XIV THE PRINCESSES OF THE COMNENI.
With the end of the Macedonian house in 1057, all the ...
/.../brittain/women of early christianity/xiv the princesses of the.htm

The Tournament at Constantinople.
... "She, then, is sister of the six lovely Princesses I had the happiness of
being instrumental in turning from swans into young ladies. ...
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Ballad of Earl Haldan's Daughter
... It was Earl Haldan's daughter, She looked across the sea; She looked across the
water; And long and loud laughed she: 'The locks of six princesses Must be my ...
/.../kingsley/andromeda and other poems/ballad of earl haldans daughter.htm

The Little Ones and their Angels.
... And they shall bring the sons in the bosom, and take their daughters on the shoulders,
and kings shall be thy nursing-fathers and their princesses thy nursing ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/26 the little ones and.htm

The Adventures of Saint Andrew of Scotland.
... his master when the present combat should be over, and to bid him declare his belief
that the account was true, and to offer to bring the Princesses forth in ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter eight the adventures of.htm

The Rival Empresses --Pulcheria and Eudocia
... They were confirmed in this step by their spiritual father, Atticus, who wrote for
the princesses a book in which he dwelt on the beauty of the single life. ...
/.../brittain/women of early christianity/x the rival empressespulcheria and.htm

On visiting the Sick
... In Paris, ladies of the first quality, yea, Princesses of the blood, of the Royal
Family, constantly visit the sick, particularly the patients in the Grand ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 98 on visiting the.htm

Saint George Kills the Enchanter Osmond.
... There he caused six of his spirits to assume the guise of six lovely princesses,
travelling the country round in search of six gallant knights who would break ...
/.../the seven champions of christendom/chapter thirteen saint george kills.htm

The Mother of Xerxes.
... another of his father's daughters in the same way. One of these princesses
was Atossa. Cambyses invaded Egypt, and in the course of ...
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Womanhood of the Byzantine Decadence
... By studying conjointly the annals of the Palaeologi and the Comneni we become
acquainted with a number of the princesses of these royal houses, and can form ...
/.../brittain/women of early christianity/xv womanhood of the byzantine.htm

Princesses (4 Occurrences)
...Princesses (4 Occurrences). ... 1 Kings 11:3 He had seven hundred wives, princesses,
and three hundred concubines; and his wives turned away his heart. ...
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Princess (2 Occurrences)
...princesses, and three hundred concubines"); (3) the wife of a prince (Esther 1:18
the "princesses of Persia and Media"); (4) it is metaphorically used of the ...
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Principal (28 Occurrences)

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Queen's (3 Occurrences)
... (See NAS NIV). Esther 1:18 Today, the princesses of Persia and Media who have
heard of the queen's deed will tell all the king's princes. ...
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Nursing-mothers (1 Occurrence)
... Isaiah 49:23 And kings shall be thy nursing-fathers, and their princesses thy
nursing-mothers: they shall bow down to thee with the face toward the earth, and ...
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Nursing-fathers (1 Occurrence)
... Isaiah 49:23 And kings shall be thy nursing-fathers, and their princesses thy
nursing-mothers: they shall bow down to thee with the face toward the earth, and ...
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Nobility (5 Occurrences)
... Nobility (5 Occurrences). Esther 1:18 Today, the princesses of Persia and Media
who have heard of the queen's deed will tell all the king's princes. ...
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Gedaliah (31 Occurrences)
... To his charge were committed also some royal princesses (Jeremiah 43:6) and courtiers
(Jeremiah 41:16) who had been allowed to remain as unlikely to cause any ...
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Respond (21 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Esther 1:18 Today, the princesses of Persia and Media who have heard
of the queen's deed will tell all the king's princes. ...
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Expecting (22 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 49:23 And kings have been thy nursing fathers, And their princesses thy nursing
mothers; Face to the earth -- they bow down to thee, And the dust of thy ...
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