Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Eve of Ascension
Eve of Ascension
Attention!
We are taking food to Ukrainians still living near the front lines. You can help by getting your church involved.
Click to donate today!
Click to donate today!
Bible Concordances
Presents
Torrey's Topical Textbook
Search for…
or Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
- 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
- To judges to secure a favourable hearing
- 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
- Cattle
- 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
Copyright Statement
These files are in the public domain.
These files are in the public domain.
Bibliography Information
Torrey, Reuben Archer. Entry for 'Presents'. Torrey's Topical Textbook. https://www.studylight.org/concordances/eng/ttt/p/presents.html. 1897.
Torrey, Reuben Archer. Entry for 'Presents'. Torrey's Topical Textbook. https://www.studylight.org/concordances/eng/ttt/p/presents.html. 1897.
