Exodus 22:16-17
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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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Exodus 22:16-17
Revised Standard Version
Social and Religious Laws
16 “If a man seduces a virgin who is not betrothed, and lies with her, he shall give the marriage present for her, and make her his wife. 17 If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, he shall pay money equivalent to the marriage present for virgins.
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