(mohar; i.e., price paid for a wife, Gen. 34:12; Exo 22:17; 1-Sam 18:25), a nuptial present; some gift, as a sum of money, which the bridegroom offers to the father of his bride as a satisfaction before he can receive her. Jacob had no dowry to give for his wife, but he gave his services (Gen. 29:18;30:20;34:12).