Laws about Seduction

16 “If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged, and he sleeps with her, he must certainly pay the bridal price for her to be his wife. 17 If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he must pay an amount in silver equal to the bridal price for virgins.(A)

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Regulations Regarding Various Offences

16 “‘If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged and he lies with her, he surely will give her bride price to have her as his wife.[a] 17 If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he will weigh out money according to the bride price for the virgin.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 22:16 Literally “for him for a woman”