Thematic Bible: Dowry given to brides


Thematic Bible



One time Acsah came and charmed her father so that she could ask him for some land. When she got down from her donkey, Caleb said to her, "What would you like?"

Then Leah said, "God has given me a good gift. Now my husband will honor me because I have given him six sons." So she named him Zebulun. Verse ConceptsGiftsGifts Of GodOther Gifts Of GodPeople With Apt Names

You can make the bride price and the gift I must bring very expensive, and I'll give whatever you ask of me. Just give me the young woman as my wife!" Verse ConceptsdowryMarriage, Customs ConcerningYoung MarriageThe Brides Wedding DressGiving In MarriageHusband And WifeMarriage Between Man And WomanMarriage KjvWifeLove Marriagemarraigematrimonygirlfriends

If her father refuses to give her to him, he must pay money for the bride price of virgins. Verse ConceptsFathers Responsibilitieswitches

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