Bible Concordances
Presents
Torrey's Topical Textbook
- Antiquity of
Genesis 32:13; 43:15
- WERE GIVEN
- To judges to secure a favourable hearing
Proverbs 17:23; Amos 2:6
- To kings to engage their aid
1 Kings 15:18
- By kings to each other in token of inferiority
1 Kings 10:25; 2 Chronicles 9:23,24; Psalm 72:10
- To appease the angry feelings of others
Genesis 32:20; 1 Samuel 25:27,28,35
- To confirm covenants
Genesis 21:28-30
- To reward service
2 Samuel 18:12; Daniel 2:6,48
- To show respect
Judges 6:18
- In token of friendship
1 Samuel 18:3,4
- As tribute
Judges 3:15; 2 Samuel 8:2; 2 Chronicles 17:5
- On occasions of visits
2 Kings 8:8
- On all occasions of public rejoicing
Nehemiah 8:12; Esther 9:19
- At marriages
Genesis 24:53; Psalm 45:12
- On recovering from sickness
2 Kings 20:12
- On restoration to prosperity
Job 42:10,11
- On sending away friends
Genesis 45:22; Jeremiah 40:5
- Considered essential on all visits of business
1 Samuel 9:7
- Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and Disaffection
Isaiah 10:27; 2 Kings 17:24
- Generally procured a favourable reception
Proverbs 18:16; 19:6
- When small or defective, refused
Malachi 1:8
- Of persons of rank, of great value and variety
2 Kings 5:2; 2 Chronicles 9:1
- Receiving of, a token of good will
Genesis 33:10,11
- THINGS GIVEN AS
- Cattle
Genesis 32:14,15,18
- Horses and mules
1 Kings 10:25
- Money
Genesis 45:22; 1 Samuel 9:8; Job 42:11
- Food
Genesis 43:11; 1 Samuel 25:18; 1 Kings 14:3
- Garments
Genesis 45:22; 1 Samuel 18:4
- Weapons of war
1 Samuel 18:4
- Ornaments
Genesis 24:22,47; Job 42:11
- Gold and silver vessels
1 Kings 10:25
- Precious stones
1 Kings 10:2
- Servants
Genesis 20:14; 29:24,29
- Often borne by servants
Judges 3:18
- Often conveyed on camels
1 Samuel 25:18; 2 Kings 8:9; 2 Chronicles 9:1
- Sometimes sent before the giver
Genesis 32:21
- Generally presented in person
Genesis 43:15,26; Judges 3:17; 1 Samuel 25:27
- Laid out and presented with great ceremony
Genesis 43:25; Judges 3:18; Matthew 2:11
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Bibliography Information
Torrey, Reuben Archer. Entry for 'Presents'. Torrey's Topical Textbook. https://www.studylight.org/​concordances/​eng/​ttt/​p/presents.html. 1897.