World English Bible
Exodus 22:17
“If her father utterly refuses to give her to him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.”
Verse in context — Exodus 22
15
If its owner is with it, he shall not make it good. If it is a leased thing, it came for its lease.
16
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.
17
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.
19
Whoever has sex with an animal shall surely be put to death.
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God delivers Israel from Egypt, gives the Ten Commandments, and establishes His covenant with His people.
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