'Virgins' in the Bible

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.

Then all those virgins got up and put their own lamps in order [trimmed the wicks and added oil and lit them].

Later the others also came, and said, ‘Lord, Lord, open [the door] for us.’

Now concerning the virgins [of marriageable age] I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.

These are the ones who have not been defiled [by relations] with women, for they are celibate. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been purchased and redeemed from among men [of Israel] as the first fruits [sanctified and set apart for special service] for God and the Lamb.