PRESENTS
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
Antiquity of
Considered essential on all visits of business
Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and disaffection
Generally procured a favourable reception
When small or defective, refused
Of persons of rank, of great value and variety
Receiving of, a token of good will
Often borne by servants
Often conveyed on camels
Sometimes sent before the giver
Generally presented in person
Laid out and presented with great ceremony
WERE GIVEN
To judges to secure a favourable hearing
To kings to engage their aid
By kings to each other in token of inferiority
To appease the angry feelings of others
To confirm covenants
To reward service
To show respect
In token of friendship
As tribute
On occasions of visits
On all occasions of public rejoicing
At marriages
On recovering from sickness
On restoration to prosperity
On sending away friends
THINGS GIVEN AS
Cattle
Horses and mules
Money
Food
Garments
Weapons of war
Ornaments
Gold and silver vessels
Precious stones
Servants