Exodus 22:16-20

English Standard Version

Laws for a Just Community

^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]