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Exodus 22:16

14 If a man borrows an animal from his neighbor and it is injured or dies while its owner is not present, he must make full restitution.

15 If the owner was present, no restitution is required. If the animal was rented, the fee covers the loss.

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.

17 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.

18 You must not allow a sorceress to live.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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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.
KJV
And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.
WEB
“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.
ASV
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.
DARBY
And if a man seduce a virgin that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall certainly endow her, to be his wife.
BLB
And if a man entices a virgin who is not betrothed, and he lies with her, he must surely pay the full dowry for her to be his wife.
ÅB
Når noen forfører en jomfru som ikke er lovet i ekteskap, og ligger hos henne, da skal han gi festegave for henne og ta henne til hustru.
OTB
«Hvis en mann forfører en jomfru som ikke er forlovet og ligger med henne, må han betale en medgift for henne for å bli hans kone.
B1930
Når nogen forfører en jomfru som ikke er trolovet, og ligger hos henne, da skal han gi festegave for henne og ta henne til hustru.

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