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Dowry and Gift Explained
Commentators explain that ancient marriage customs differed from many modern ones. The 'dowry' (Hebrew: mohar) was a price the groom paid to the bride's family, while the 'gift' (Hebrew: matthan) was a separate present, like jewels or clothes, given directly to the bride herself.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 34:1–31
18th Century
Theologian
This chapter records the rape of Dinah and the revenge of her brothers.
Dinah went out to see the daught…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 34:1–31
19th Century
Bishop
John Gill
On Genesis 34:12
17th Century
Pastor
Ask me never so much dowry and gift
Or "multiply [them] exceedingly" F9 , fix them at as high a rate as m…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 34:1–19
17th Century
Minister
Young people, especially females, are never safer or better off than under the care of pious parents. Their own ignorance, and the flattery and dec…