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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.
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.
World English Bible
“If a man entices a virgin who isn’t pledged to be married, and lies with her, he shall surely pay a dowry for her to be his wife.
American Standard Version
And if a man entice a virgin that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely pay a dowry for her to be his wife.
Geneva Bible 1599
And if a man entise a maide that is not betrothed, and lie with her, hee shall endowe her, and take her to his wife.
Darby Translation
And if a man seduce a virgin that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall certainly endow her, to be his wife.
Young's Literal Translation
'And when a man doth entice a virgin who [is] not betrothed, and hath lain with her, he doth certainly endow her to himself for a wife;
Bible in Basic English
If a man takes a virgin, who has not given her word to another man, and has connection with her, he will have to give a bride-price for her to be his wife.
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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