Exodus 22:16
Contemporary English Version
Laws for Everyday Life
The Lord said:
16 (A) Suppose a young woman has never had sex and isn't engaged. If a man talks her into having sex, he must pay the bride price[a] and marry her.
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- 22.16 bride price: It was the custom for a man to pay his wife's family a bride price before the actual wedding ceremony took place.
Exodus 22:16
New International Version
Social Responsibility
16 “If a man seduces a virgin(A) who is not pledged to be married and sleeps with her, he must pay the bride-price,(B) and she shall be his wife.
Exodus 22:17
Contemporary English Version
17 But if her father refuses to let her marry the man, the bride price must still be paid.
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Exodus 22:17
New International Version
17 If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he must still pay the bride-price for virgins.
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