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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Dowry</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/d/dowry.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/30-20.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/d/dowry.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Dowry</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/d/downwards.htm" title="Downwards">◄</a> Dowry <a href="/topical/naves/d/dowry--general_scriptures_concerning.htm" title="Dowry: General Scriptures Concerning">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#amt" title="American Tract Society Bible Dictionary">ATS</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In biblical times, the concept of a dowry, also known as a bride price or mohar, was a customary practice in the context of marriage. The dowry was a payment made by the groom or his family to the bride's family as part of the marriage agreement. This practice is evident in several passages throughout the Old Testament, reflecting the cultural and social norms of ancient Israelite society.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>One of the earliest mentions of a dowry is found in the account of Isaac and Rebekah. In <a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Genesis 24</a>, Abraham's servant presents gifts to Rebekah's family as part of the marriage arrangement: "Then the servant brought out gold and silver jewelry, and articles of clothing, and he gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother" (<a href="/genesis/24-53.htm">Genesis 24:53</a>). This act signifies the transfer of wealth and the formalization of the marriage covenant.<br><br>The dowry is further illustrated in the account of Jacob and his wives, Leah and Rachel. Jacob worked for Laban, their father, for fourteen years as a form of dowry payment: "So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet they seemed but a few days to him because of his love for her" (<a href="/genesis/29-20.htm">Genesis 29:20</a>). This narrative highlights the dowry as a form of labor or service, rather than a monetary transaction.<br><br>In <a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Exodus 22:16-17</a>, the Law of Moses provides specific instructions regarding the dowry: "If a man entices a virgin who is not pledged in marriage and lies with her, he must pay the bride price, and she will be his wife. If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay an amount comparable to the bride price of a virgin" . This law underscores the importance of the dowry in legitimizing marriage and protecting the rights of the woman and her family.<br><br><b>Cultural and Social Significance</b><br><br>The dowry served multiple purposes in ancient Israelite society. It acted as a form of financial security for the bride, ensuring her well-being in the event of her husband's death or divorce. The dowry also compensated the bride's family for the loss of her labor and presence within the household. Additionally, it was a demonstration of the groom's commitment and ability to provide for his future wife.<br><br>The practice of dowry was not unique to Israel but was common among many ancient Near Eastern cultures. It reflected the patriarchal structure of society, where marriages were often arranged and involved negotiations between families. The dowry was a tangible expression of the covenantal nature of marriage, symbolizing the union of two families and the responsibilities that came with it.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>While the New Testament does not explicitly address the practice of dowry, the cultural context of marriage in the first-century Jewish and Greco-Roman world would have been familiar with similar customs. The emphasis in the New Testament shifts towards the spiritual and covenantal aspects of marriage, as seen in passages like <a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-33</a>, where the relationship between husband and wife is compared to that of Christ and the Church.<br><br>In summary, the concept of dowry in the Bible reflects the historical and cultural practices of marriage in ancient times. It served as a means of establishing marital agreements, providing security for the bride, and symbolizing the union of families. The biblical narratives and laws surrounding dowry offer insight into the values and social structures of the time, while also pointing towards the deeper spiritual significance of marriage as a covenant relationship.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Dowry</span><p>[<a href="../m/marriage.htm">MARRIAGE</a>]<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Dowry</span><p>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, <a href="/context/genesis/29-18.htm">Genesis 29:18-27</a>; 34:12; <a href="/context/exodus/22-16.htm">Exodus 22:16</a>,17; <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25</a>; <a href="/hosea/3-2.htm">Hosea 3:2</a>. </p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>(mohar; i.e., price paid for a wife, <a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Genesis 34:12</a>; <a href="/exodus/22-17.htm">Exodus 22:17</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25</a>), 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 (<a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Genesis 29:18</a>; <a href="/genesis/30-20.htm">30:20</a>; <a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">34:12</a>). <a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) The money or property a woman brings to her husband in marriage; a bride's portion on her marriage. See Dower.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A gift; endowment.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">DOWRY</span><p>dou'-ri: In all Hebrew marriages, the dowry held an important place. The dowry sealed the betrothal. It took several forms. The bridegroom presented gifts to the bride. There was the mohar, "dowry" as distinguished from matttan, "gifts to the members of the family" (compare <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Genesis 24:22, 53</a> <a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Genesis 34:12</a>). The price paid to the father or brothers of the bride was probably a survival of the early custom of purchasing wives (<a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Genesis 34:12</a> <a href="/exodus/22-17.htm">Exodus 22:17</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25</a>; compare <a href="/ruth/4-10.htm">Ruth 4:10</a> <a href="/hosea/3-2.htm">Hosea 3:2</a>). There was frequently much negotiation and bargaining as to size of dowry (<a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Genesis 34:12</a>). The dowry would generally be according to the wealth and standing of the bride (compare <a href="/1_samuel/18-23.htm">1 Samuel 18:23</a>). It might consist of money, jewelry or other valuable effects; sometimes, of service rendered, as in the case of Jacob (<a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Genesis 29:18</a>); deeds of valor might be accepted in place of dowry (<a href="/joshua/15-16.htm">Joshua 15:16</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25</a> <a href="/judges/1-12.htm">Judges 1:12</a>). Occasionally a bride received a dowry from her father; sometimes in the shape of land (<a href="/judges/1-15.htm">Judges 1:15</a>), and of cities (<a href="/1_kings/9-16.htm">1 Kings 9:16</a>). In later Jewish history a written marriage contract definitely arranged for the nature and size of the dowry.<br><br>Edward Bagby Pollard<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4119.htm"><span class="l">4119. mohar -- purchase price (of a wife)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4118b, 4119. mohar. 4120 . purchase price (of a wife). Transliteration: mohar<br> Phonetic Spelling: (mo'-har) Short Definition: <b>dowry</b>. <b>...</b> <b>dowry</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4119.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7964.htm"><span class="l">7964. shilluchim -- a sending away, parting gift</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7963, 7964. shilluchim. 7965 . a sending away, parting gift. Transliteration:<br> shilluchim Phonetic Spelling: (shil-loo'-akh) Short Definition: <b>dowry</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7964.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2065.htm"><span class="l">2065. zebed -- endowment, gift</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from zabad Definition endowment, gift NASB Word Usage gift (1). <b>dowry</b>.<br> From zabad; a gift -- <b>dowry</b>. see HEBREW zabad. 2064, 2065. zebed. 2066 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2065.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4117.htm"><span class="l">4117. mahar -- to acquire by paying a purchase price</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin denominative verb from mohar Definition to acquire by paying a purchase<br> price NASB Word Usage bartered (1), pay a <b>dowry</b> (1). endow, surely. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4117.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_dowry_is_the.htm"><span class="l">Whether the <b>Dowry</b> is the Same as Beatitude*? [*Cf. Fp, Q , a , Ad <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE GIFTS* OF THE BLESSED (FIVE ARTICLES) [*The Latin 'dos' signifies<br> a <b>dowry</b>.] Whether the <b>dowry</b> is the same as beatitude*? [*Cf. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the dowry is the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_any_gifts_should_be.htm"><span class="l">Whether any Gifts Should be Assigned as <b>Dowry</b> to the Blessed?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE GIFTS* OF THE BLESSED (FIVE ARTICLES) [*The Latin 'dos' signifies a <b>dowry</b>.]<br> Whether any gifts should be assigned as <b>dowry</b> to the blessed? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether any gifts should be.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_it_is_fitting_that_8.htm"><span class="l">Whether it is Fitting that Christ Should Receive a <b>Dowry</b>?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE GIFTS* OF THE BLESSED (FIVE ARTICLES) [*The Latin 'dos' signifies a <b>dowry</b>.]<br> Whether it is fitting that Christ should receive a <b>dowry</b>? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether it is fitting that 8.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/of_the_gifts_of_the.htm"><span class="l">Of the Gifts* of the Blessed (Five Articles) [*The Latin 'dos' <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE GIFTS* OF THE BLESSED (FIVE ARTICLES) [*The Latin 'dos' signifies<br> a <b>dowry</b>.]. We must now consider the gifts of the blessed <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/of the gifts of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_three_dowries_of_the.htm"><span class="l">Whether Three Dowries of the Soul are Suitably Assigned?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE GIFTS* OF THE BLESSED (FIVE ARTICLES) [*The Latin 'dos' signifies a <b>dowry</b>.]<br> Whether three dowries of the soul are suitably assigned? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether three dowries of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_angels_receive_the.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Angels Receive the Dowries?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE GIFTS* OF THE BLESSED (FIVE ARTICLES) [*The Latin 'dos' signifies<br> a <b>dowry</b>.] Whether the angels receive the dowries? Objection <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the angels receive the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/teresa/the_life_of_st_teresa_of_jesus/introduction_to_the_present_edition.htm"><span class="l">Introduction to the Present Edition.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> which place the date of profession beyond dispute, namely the act of renunciation<br> of her right to the paternal inheritance and the deed of <b>dowry</b> drawn up <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../teresa/the life of st teresa of jesus/introduction to the present edition.htm</font><p><a href="/library/severus/life_and_writings_of_sulpitius_severus_/chapter_xviii_these_things_being.htm"><span class="l">These Things Being Said by God, While the Trumpets Uttered their <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> If any one defile a virgin not yet betrothed, he shall bestow a <b>dowry</b> on the girl,<br> and thus take her to wife; but, if the father of the girl shall refuse to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xviii these things being.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hippolytus/the_refutation_of_all_heresies/chapter_xxi_justinus_triad_of_principles.htm"><span class="l">Justinus' Triad of Principles; his Angelography Founded on this <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> For the entire of the power belonging unto herself, Edem conferred upon<br> Elohim as a sort of nuptial <b>dowry</b>. Whence, he says, from <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the refutation of all heresies/chapter xxi justinus triad of principles.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/chapter_vii_st_ambrose_exhorts.htm"><span class="l">St. Ambrose Exhorts Parents to Train their Children to virginity.. <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> A virgin is the inseparable pledge of her parents, who neither troubles them for<br> a <b>dowry</b>, nor forsakes them, nor injures them in word or deed. [3191]. 33. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter vii st ambrose exhorts.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/dowry.htm"><span class="l"><b>Dowry</b> (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jacob had no <b>dowry</b> to give for his wife, but he gave his services (Genesis 29:18;<br> 30:20; 34:12). Noah Webster's Dictionary. <b>...</b> Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>DOWRY</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dowry.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/endow.htm"><span class="l">Endow (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> en-dou', en-du': "Endow" meant originally "to provide with a <b>dowry</b>"; "indue" took<br> the meaning "clothe"; the likeness between the literal meanings has confused <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/endow.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/endue.htm"><span class="l">Endue</span></a><br><b>...</b> en-dou', en-du': "Endow" meant originally "to provide with a <b>dowry</b>"; "indue" took<br> the meaning "clothe"; the likeness between the literal meanings has confused <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/endue.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zebulun.htm"><span class="l">Zebulun (46 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the other two are frequent, and are used interchangeably; Zaboulon): In Genesis<br> 30:20 Leah exclaims, "God hath endowed me with a good <b>dowry</b>," which suggests a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zebulun.htm - 29k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/code.htm"><span class="l">Code (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matters concerning inheritance are carefully dealt with (sections 162). The <b>dowry</b><br> of a wife belongs, after her death, to her children (section 162). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/code.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/marriage.htm"><span class="l">Marriage (74 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Its central feature was the <b>dowry</b> (mohar), which was paid to the parents, not to<br> the bride. It may take the form of service (Genesis 29 1 Samuel 18:25). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/marriage.htm - 62k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hammurabi.htm"><span class="l">Hammurabi</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matters concerning inheritance are carefully dealt with (sections 162). The <b>dowry</b><br> of a wife belongs, after her death, to her children (section 162). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hammurabi.htm - 47k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/virgins.htm"><span class="l">Virgins (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS). Exodus 22:17 If her father utterly refuses to give<br> her to him, he shall pay money according to the <b>dowry</b> of virgins. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/virgins.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zeb'ulun.htm"><span class="l">Zeb'ulun (41 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 30:20 And Leah said: 'God hath endowed me with a good <b>dowry</b>; now will my<br> husband dwell with me, because I have borne him six sons.' And she called his <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zeb'ulun.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/naomi.htm"><span class="l">Naomi (25 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> treasury was often placed in Nanaea's temple; this, Epiphanes was anxious to secure<br> under the pretext of marrying the goddess and receiving the money as <b>dowry</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/naomi.htm - 17k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/purpose-dowry.html">What was the purpose of a dowry (Genesis 31:15)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/marriage-supper-Lamb.html">What is the marriage supper of the Lamb? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/betrothal.html">What was betrothal in biblical times? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/dowry.htm">Dowry: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Dowry (5 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/30-20.htm">Genesis 30:20</a></span><br />Leah said, "God has endowed me with a good <span class="boldtext">dowry</span>. Now my husband will live with me, because I have borne him six sons." She named him Zebulun.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Genesis 34:12</a></span><br />Ask me a great amount for a <span class="boldtext">dowry</span>, and I will give whatever you ask of me, but give me the young lady as a wife."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Exodus 22:16</a></span><br />"If a man entices a virgin who isn't pledged to be married, and lies with her, he shall surely pay a <span class="boldtext">dowry</span> for her to be his wife.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/22-17.htm">Exodus 22:17</a></span><br />If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, he shall pay money according to the <span class="boldtext">dowry</span> of virgins.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25</a></span><br />Saul said, "You shall tell David,'The king desires no <span class="boldtext">dowry</span> except one hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies.'" 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