Exodus 22:16

If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged, and if he sleeps with her, he must surely make her his wife by paying the bride wealth required for this.

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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

15But if the owner was with it, the other man will not have to pay; if the animal was hired, it will be paid for by its hiring fee.

17If her father completely refuses to give her to him, he must pay money equal to the bride wealth of virgins.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 22:28If a man finds a girl who is a virgin but who is not engaged, and if he seizes her and sleeps with her, and if 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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