Dictionary of Bible Themes A present given by a woman's father on her marriage. At betrothal the bridegroom gave a compensatory gift, known as the bride-price, to the woman's family. Exodus 22:16-17The bride-price See also Genesis 34:12Genesis 24:53 See also Usually it consisted of payment in kind Genesis 29:16-28; 31:411 Samuel 18:25 2 Samuel 3:14 1 Kings 9:16 The dowry given by the bride's father See also Genesis 24:59-61; 29:24,29Judges 1:14-15 See also 5325 gifts5654 betrothal 5659 bride 5660 bridegroom 5708 marriage 5742 wedding |
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