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Exodus 22:17

Exodus 22:17
If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him,.... For wife, either because of his character, family, or…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 22:16-24

Here is, I. A law that he who debauched a young woman should be obliged to marry her, Exo 22:16, Exo 22:17. If she was…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

If, however, the father will not give her in marriage to her seducer, he must still pay him the usual marriage-price…

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