Exodus 22:16

If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged in marriage and sleeps with her, he must pay the full dowry for her to be 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 restitution is required. If the animal was rented, the fee covers the loss.

17If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay an amount comparable to the bridal price of a virgin.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 22:28If a man encounters a virgin who is not pledged in marriage, and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are discovered,

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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