Dowry to her for her portion, according to the ancient custom of men's buying their wives; of which see Exodus 22:17; and gift to you, either for reparation of the past injury, or in testimony of my respect to you, and desire of her, as Genesis 24:53.
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Genesis 34:12
12 Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give according as ye shall say unto me: but give me the damsel to wife.