Exodus 22:17
The Scripture
(17) If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.
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
Deuteronomy 7:3Deuteronomy 7:4Genesis 23:16Genesis 34:12Deuteronomy 22:29I Samuel 18:25
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