Translation | Verse | Text |
King James | Ge 34:12 | Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give according as ye shall say unto me: but give me the damsel to wife. |
Word | American Tract Society - Definition |
DOWRY | In eastern countries the bridegroom was required to pay the father of his betrothed a stipulated portion, in money or other valuables, portion, in money or other valuables, proportioned to the rank and station of the family to which she belonged; this was the dowry. Jacob purchased his wives by his services to their father, Ge 29:18-27; 34:12; Ex 22:16,17; 1Sa 18:25; Ho 3:2. |