Torrey's Topical Index

Presents

Antiquity of—Ge 32:13; 43:15

WERE GIVEN

To judges to secure a favourable hearing
—Pr 17:23; Am 2:6
To kings to engage their aid
—1Ki 15:18
By kings to each other in token of inferiority
—1Ki 10:25; 2Ch 9:23,24; Ps 72:10
To appease the angry feelings of others
—Ge 32:20; 1Sa 25:27,28,35
To confirm covenants
—Ge 21:28-30
To reward service
—2Sa 18:12; Da 2:6,48
To show respect
—Jud 6:18
In token of friendship
—1Sa 18:3,4
As tribute
—Jud 3:15; 2Sa 8:2; 2Ch 17:5
On occasions of visits
—2Ki 8:8
On all occasions of public rejoicing
—Ne 8:12; Es 9:19
At marriages
—Ge 24:53; Ps 45:12
On recovering from sickness
—2Ki 20:12
On restoration to prosperity
—Job 42:10,11
On sending away friends
—Ge 45:22; Jer 40:5

Considered essential on all visits of business—1Sa 9:7

Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and disaffection—Isa 10:27; 2Ki 17:24

Generally procured a favourable reception—Pr 18:16; 19:6

When small or defective, refused—Mal 1:8

Of persons of rank, of great value and variety—2Ki 5:2; 2Ch 9:1

Receiving of, a token of good will—Ge 33:10,11

THINGS GIVEN AS

Cattle
—Ge 32:14,15,18
Horses and mules
—1Ki 10:25
Money
—Ge 45:22; 1Sa 9:8; Job 42:11
Food
—Ge 43:11; 1Sa 25:18; 1Ki 14:3
Garments
—Ge 45:22; 1Sa 18:4
Weapons of war
—1Sa 18:4
Ornaments
—Ge 24:22,47; Job 42:11
Gold and silver vessels
—1Ki 10:25
Precious stones
—1Ki 10:2
Servants
—Ge 20:14; 29:24,29

Often borne by servants—Jud 3:18

Often conveyed on camels—1Sa 25:18; 2Ki 8:9; 2Ch 9:1

Sometimes sent before the giver—Ge 32:21

Generally presented in person—Ge 43:15,26; Jud 3:17; 1Sa 25:27

Laid out and presented with great ceremony—Ge 43:25; Jud 3:18; Mt 2:11