Dowry in Easton's Bible Dictionary
(mohar; i.e., price paid for a wife, Gen. 34:12; Ex. 22:17; 1
Sam. 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 (Gen.
29:18; 30:20;
34:12).
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