Bible verses about Presents
Scripture references about Presents, organized by subject from the classic topical indexes of Orville Nave and R. A. Torrey.
Presents in Torrey's Topical Textbook
- 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