Exodus 22:16
The Scripture
(16) And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Moses gives laws concerning debt and false testimony, warning that a man who borrows money must repay it with interest and that a false witness will be put to death. He also commands that oaths be kept and that a man who swears by his God must fulfill his promise. The passage emphasizes the importance of honesty, justice, and the consequences of breaking covenants.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 34:2Genesis 34:3Genesis 34:4Deuteronomy 22:28Deuteronomy 22:29
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