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Strong Concordance Ge 34:12 Ask [07235] me never so much [03966] dowry [04119] and gift [04976], and I will give [05414] according as ye shall say [0559] unto me: but give [05414] me the damsel [05291] to wife [0802].

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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.
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