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Exodus 22:16-20
English Standard Version
Exodus 22:16-20
English Standard Version
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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)
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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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