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Social and Religious Laws

16 “When a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged to be married and lies with her, he shall give the bride-price for her and make her his wife.(A) 17 But if her father refuses to give her to him, he shall pay an amount equal to the bride-price for virgins.

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Various Other Laws

16 “When a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged to be married and has sexual relations with her, he must pay her bride price, and she is to become his wife. 17 If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he is to pay an amount[a] equal to the bride price for virgins.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 22:17 Lit. silver