Exodus 22:16

And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.

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Other Translations for Exodus 22:16

BSB
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.
AKJV
And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.
CPDV
If a man has led astray a virgin not yet betrothed, and he has slept with her, he shall pay her dowry and have her as a wife.
ERV
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.
NHEB
"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.
SMT
If a man shall seduce a virgin who was not betrothed, and lying with her, endowing, he shall endow her to him for a wife.

Commentary for Exodus 22:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 22:16
Summary
Seducer must marry betrayed virginal woman
Event
Seducer must marry victim
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law