Various Laws

16 (A)If a man seduces a virgin who is not [a]betrothed and sleeps with her, he must pay a [b]dowry for her to be his wife.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 22:16 A betrothed couple was considered legally married, but did not yet live together
  2. Exodus 22:16 I.e., bride-price

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