Bible verses about Presents

(From 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
  I Kings 15:18
- By kings to each other in token of inferiority
  I Kings 10:25; II Chronicles 9:23,24; Psalms 72:10
- To appease the angry feelings of others
  Genesis 32:20; I Samuel 25:27,28,35
- To confirm covenants
  Genesis 21:28-30
- To reward service
  II Samuel 18:12; Daniel 2:6,48
- To show respect
  Judges 6:18
- In token of friendship
  I Samuel 18:3,4
- As tribute
  Judges 3:15; II Samuel 8:2; II Chronicles 17:5
- On occasions of visits
  II Kings 8:8
- On all occasions of public rejoicing
  Nehemiah 8:12; Esther 9:19
- At marriages
  Genesis 24:53; Psalms 45:12
- On recovering from sickness
  II 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
I Samuel 9:7
Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and disaffection
Isaiah 10:27; II 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
II Kings 5:2; II 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
  I Kings 10:25
- Money
  Genesis 45:22; I Samuel 9:8; Job 42:11
- Food
  Genesis 43:11; I Samuel 25:18; I Kings 14:3
- Garments
  Genesis 45:22; I Samuel 18:4
- Weapons of war
  I Samuel 18:4
- Ornaments
  Genesis 24:22,47; Job 42:11
- Gold and silver vessels
  I Kings 10:25
- Precious stones
  I Kings 10:2
- Servants
  Genesis 20:14; 29:24,29
Often borne by servants
Judges 3:18
Often conveyed on camels
I Samuel 25:18; II Kings 8:9; II Chronicles 9:1
Sometimes sent before the giver
Genesis 32:21
Generally presented in person
Genesis 43:15,26; Judges 3:17; I Samuel 25:27
Laid out and presented with great ceremony
Genesis 43:25; Judges 3:18; Matthew 2:11

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