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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Notas al pie

  1. Exodus 22:16 A betrothed couple was considered legally married, but did not yet live together
  2. Exodus 22:16 I.e., bride-price
  3. Exodus 22:17 Lit weigh out silver

Instructions about social and religious matters

16 When a man seduces a young woman who isn’t engaged to be married yet and he sleeps with her, he must marry her and pay the bride-price for her. 17 But if her father absolutely refuses to let them marry, he must still pay the same amount as the bride-price for young women.

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