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Deuteronomy 22:18-20
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Deuteronomy 22:18-20
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18 Then the leaders of that town must take that man and punish him. 19 They must fine him 40 ounces of silver.[a] They will give the money to the girl’s father because her husband brought shame to an Israelite girl. And the girl will continue to be the man’s wife. He cannot divorce her for the rest of his life.
20 “But what the husband said about his wife might be true. The wife’s parents might not have the proof that she was a virgin. If this happens,
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- Deuteronomy 22:19 40 ounces of silver This is probably twice the amount of money that a man usually paid the father of the bride to seal the marriage agreement. See Deut. 22:29.
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