Exodus 22:16

If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged to be married and sleeps with her, he must pay the full bride-price for her to become his wife.

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In The King James Version

And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.

In Context

15If the owner was present, no compensation is to be paid. If the animal was hired, only the hire charge needs to be paid.

17If her father adamantly refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay the same amount as the bride-price for a virgin.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 22:28If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not engaged, and he grabs her and rapes her, and someone sees them,

Matthew Henry on Exodus 22:8-16

7 If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be found, let him pay double. 8 If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, to see whether he have put his hand unto his neighbour's goods. 9 For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges;… Read the whole commentary →

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