Exodus 22:17

If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.

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Other Translations for Exodus 22:17

BSB
If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay an amount comparable to the bridal price of a virgin.
AKJV
If her father utterly refuse to give her to him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.
CPDV
If the father of the virgin is not willing to give her, he shall pay money according to manner of a dowry, which virgins are accustomed to receive.
ERV
If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.
NHEB
If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.
SMT
If her father refusing shall refuse to give her to him, he shall weigh the silver according to the dowry of virgins.

Commentary for Exodus 22:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 22:17
Summary
Father refuses consent, seducer pays compensation
Event
Father refuses marriage consent
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law