Dowry
Bible Usage:
- dowry used 4 times.
- First Reference: Genesis 30:20
- Last Reference: 1 Samuel 18:25
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: Yes
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: Yes
- Included in Smiths: Yes
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: No
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Dowry
(mohar; i.e., price paid for a wife, Genesis 34:12; Exodus 22:17; 1 Samuel 18:25), a nuptial present; some gift, as a sum of money, which the bridegroom offers to the father of his bride as a satisfaction before he can receive her. Jacob had no dowry to give for his wife, but he gave his services (Genesis 29:18; 30:20; 34:12).
Naves Topical Index
Dowry
General references
Exodus 22:16-17; Ruth 4:3-9
Women
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Dowry
[MARRIAGE]
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Dowry
DOWRY, noun [See Dower. This word differs not from dower. It is the same word differently written, and the distinction made between them is arbitrary.]
1. The money, goods or estate which a woman brings to her husband in marriage; the portion given with a wife.
2. The reward paid for a wife.
3. A gift; a fortune, given.