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NASB | Exodus 22:16 ¶ "If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged, and lies with her, he must pay a dowry for her to be his wife. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 22:16 ¶ "If a man seduces a virgin who is not betrothed, and lies with her, he must pay a dowry (marriage price) for her to be his wife. |
Bible Question:
Obviously the marriage is expected to be a way of showing respect for the man or woman (instead of using others by sleeping with them and leaving). Do you think that this principle would still apply today in any way (that you should marry someone that you get caught sleeping with)? Ryan |
Bible Answer: Ryan, Yes! The man should be held accountable for premarital intercourse and the victim (virgin) was seen as having been exploited by him, for which he paid a price (cf. Deut. 22:22-29). (1) Blessings to you, Makarios (1) The MacArthur Study Bible, 1997, Word Publishing, John MacArthur, pg. 128 |