6 occurrences

'Presents' in the Bible

Jacob was thinking, "I'll pacify him with the presents that are being sent ahead of me. Then, when I meet him, perhaps he'll accept me." So the presents went ahead of him, while he spent that night in the camp.

Verse ConceptsCamp, Of IsraelStaying Temporarily

No matter how big or how extensive your demands are for a dowry and wedding presents from me, I'll provide whatever you ask. Only give me the young lady to be my wife."

Verse ConceptsdowryMarriage, Customs ConcerningYoung MarriageThe Brides Wedding DressGiving In MarriageHusband And WifeMarriage Between Man And WomanMarriage KjvWifeLove Marriagemarraigematrimonygirlfriends

Many brought gifts to the LORD in Jerusalem and brought presents to King Hezekiah of Judah. As a result, he was exalted in the opinion of all nations thereafter.

Verse ConceptsGifts

Therefore the Jewish people in the rural areas who live in unwalled towns make the fourteenth day of the month Adar a holiday for joy and feasting, and people send presents to one another.

Verse ConceptsExcitementMonth 12The CountrysidePeople Providing Food

as the days on which the Jewish people enjoyed relief from their enemies. It was a month when things turned around for them, from sorrow to joy and from mourning to a holiday. They were to celebrate these days as days of feasting and joy, and they were to send presents to one another and gifts to the poor.

Verse ConceptsOvercoming EnemiesPeople Providing FoodRejoicing In God's Works

Whenever the Regent Prince presents a voluntary offering, burnt offering, or peace offering, he is to present it voluntarily to the LORD, and the east-facing gate is to be opened for him. He is to provide his burnt offering and peace offering as he does on the Sabbath. When he leaves, the gate is to be shut behind him.

Verse ConceptsThe Act Of OpeningOpening GatesShutting GatesFacing EastOn The SabbathFree Will

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