“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.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Exodus 22:16 in context
Exodus 22:13–19
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If it is torn in pieces, let him bring it for evidence. He shall not make good that which was torn.
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“If a man borrows anything of his neighbor’s, and it is injured, or dies, its owner not being with it, he shall surely make restitution.
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If its owner is with it, he shall not make it good. If it is a leased thing, it came for its lease.
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“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.
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If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.
18
“You shall not allow a sorceress to live.
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“Whoever has sex with an animal shall surely be put to death.
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