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Exodus 22:15-17
New American Standard Bible
Exodus 22:15-17
New American Standard Bible
15 If its owner is with it, the borrower shall not be compelled to make restitution. If it is hired, it [a]came by its hire.
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16 “(A)If a man seduces a virgin who is not [b]betrothed and sleeps with her, he must pay a [c]dowry for her to be his wife. 17 If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he shall [d]pay money equal to the (B)dowry for virgins.
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- Exodus 22:15 I.e., the fee covers the loss
- Exodus 22:16 A betrothed couple was considered legally married, but did not yet live together
- Exodus 22:16 I.e., bride-price
- Exodus 22:17 Lit weigh out silver
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