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
New American Standard Bible
Various Laws
16 “(A)If a man seduces a virgin who is not [a]betrothed and sleeps with her, he must pay a [b]dowry for her to be his wife. 17 If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he shall [c]pay money equal to the (B)dowry for virgins.
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- Exodus 22:16 A betrothed couple was considered legally married, but did not yet live together
- Exodus 22:16 I.e., bride-price
- Exodus 22:17 Lit weigh out silver
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