What does Exodus 22:16 mean?
ESV: “If a man seduces a virgin who is not betrothed and lies with her, he shall give the bride-price for her and make her his wife.
NIV: If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged to be married and sleeps with her, he must pay the bride-price, and she shall be his wife.
NASB: If a man seduces a virgin who is not betrothed and sleeps with her, he must pay a dowry for her to be his wife.
CSB: "If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged, and he sleeps with her, he must certainly pay the bridal price for her to be his wife.
NLT: If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged to anyone and has sex with her, he must pay the customary bride price and marry her.
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.
NKJV: “If a man entices a virgin who is not betrothed, and lies with her, he shall surely pay the bride-price for her to be his wife.
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The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.
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