Tobit 7:15

Verse 15. Hand. This was the mode of confirming agreements, in Media. Alex. Genial verse 3.—The custom prevailed in marriages, (Lament. 5:6. Isaiah 62:8) as it does still among Christians.—It. Greek “her for a wife to Tobias, and said: Behold: take care of her according to the law of Moses, and go to thy father. And he blessed them. And he called Edna, his wife, and taking a book, wrote a note, ( Bible. or contract. Calmet.) and sealed it, and they began to eat.” Bible.—It was almost universally the custom to have such writings, particularly where polygamy prevailed. The wives of lower condition were taken without formality. Calmet.