ΠΡΟΙΚΟΣ, προικος
PROIKOS, proikos
Sounds Like: PROY-kos
Translations: dowry, a dowry, gift, a gift
From the root: ΠΡΟΙΚΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a dowry or marriage portion, which was property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage. It could also refer more generally to a gift or present. In ancient societies, a dowry was a significant part of the marriage contract and provided financial security for the wife.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Strong’s number: G4216 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 29:2
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