The Holy Bible, English Standard Version

Search | Browse | Devotions SearchBrowseDevotions Options (beta)
Advanced search
 More about the ESV Bible

Exodus 22:16
<< Exodus 21 | Exodus 22 | Exodus 23 >>

Laws About Social Justice

16 “If a man seduces a virgin [1] who is not betrothed and lies with her, he shall give the bride-price [2] for her and make her his wife.

Exodus 22:17
<< Exodus 21 | Exodus 22 | Exodus 23 >>

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

Footnotes

[1] 22:16 Or a girl of marriageable age; also verse 17
[2] 22:16 Or engagement present; also verse 17

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Quotation information. Purchase an ESV. Comments? webmaster@gnpcb.org. Audio problems? Update Flash or try MP3s. Audio read by David Cochran Heath. Copyright© Crossway Bibles.