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Exodus 22:16-20
English Standard Version
Exodus 22:16-20
English Standard Version
Laws About Social Justice
16 (A)“If a man seduces a virgin[a] who is not betrothed and lies with her, he shall give the bride-price[b] for her and make her his wife. 17 If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, (B)he shall pay money equal to the (C)bride-price for virgins.
18 (D)“You shall not permit a sorceress to live.
19 (E)“Whoever lies with an animal shall be put to death.
20 (F)“Whoever sacrifices to any god, other than the Lord alone, shall be devoted to destruction.[c]
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- Exodus 22:16 Or a girl of marriageable age; also verse 17
- Exodus 22:16 Or engagement present; also verse 17
- Exodus 22:20 That is, set apart (devoted) as an offering to the Lord (for destruction)
Exodus 22:16-20
New International Version
Exodus 22:16-20
New International Version
Social Responsibility
16 “If a man seduces a virgin(A) who is not pledged to be married and sleeps with her, he must pay the bride-price,(B) and she shall be his wife. 17 If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he must still pay the bride-price for virgins.
18 “Do not allow a sorceress(C) to live.
19 “Anyone who has sexual relations with an animal(D) is to be put to death.
20 “Whoever sacrifices to any god(E) other than the Lord must be destroyed.[a](F)
Footnotes
- Exodus 22:20 The Hebrew term refers to the irrevocable giving over of things or persons to the Lord, often by totally destroying them.
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