Exodus 22:17

17 If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, 1he shall pay money equal to the 2bride-price for virgins.

Exodus 22:17 In-Context

15 If the owner was with it, he shall not make restitution; if it was hired, it came for its hiring fee.
16 "If a man seduces a virgin who is not betrothed and lies with her, he shall give the bride-price for her and make her his wife.
17 If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, he shall pay money equal to the bride-price for virgins.
18 "You shall not permit a sorceress to live.
19 "Whoever lies with an animal shall be put to death.

Cross References 2

  • 1. [See ver. 16 above]
  • 2. Genesis 34:12; 1 Samuel 18:25
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