The Shiluhim

The Shiluhim (or the Dowry), in addition to the love gifts, were gifts given by the father of the bride to His daughter. Any earthly analogy we use in trying to understand the intricacies of God 's operation, especially in developing relationships with humanity, falls apart at some point. In the analogy, God must fill the role of both the Father of the bride as well as the groom. Think of it this way: He continues to bestow blessing on us from every possible angle. If only we could concern ourselves with the work of blessing others spiritually from every side, then we would no longer need to preach unity.

I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence. Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire (2 Peter 1:3-4).