Exodus 22:16

And, when a man enticeth a virgin who is not betrothed, and lieth with her, he shall, surely pay a purchase-price, that she may be his wife.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, its owner, was with it, he shall not make restitution,—if it is, hired, it cometh into its hire.

17If her father utterly refuse, to give her to him, silver, shall he weigh out, according to the purchase-price of virgins.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 22:28When a man findeth a damsel that is a virgin who is not betrothed, and layeth hold of her and lieth with her, and they are found,

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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