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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. |
Subject: sex leading to marriage? |
Bible Note: Mararios: This is a wide open door for a situation ethetisis. I doubt few of us have not known of a couple who has had to face this very situation. The cold statistics say more than half of "Christian brides" are pregnant. So many pastors are facing counseling with less than ideal reasons for people wanting to get married. I would be more concerned about is this couple really Christians. If one was and one was not I would not consider advising them to marry. I believe this would unequally yoke a couple who had made enough sin, without adding to the problems. I question what scripture that would back FORCING anyone to marry. Perhaps wiser counseling might be to spend whatever time is needed to help develope Christian responsibility and a solid foundation to assure a solid marriage if it ia at all possible could take place. There are so many veriables that a single blanket statement seem hard to justify forcing a marriage. Any thoughts? Blessings. justme |