Exo 22:16 | NASB2020 | STEP | “ 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 .

‏ Exodus 22:16

Various Laws

16 “ ^aIf a man seduces a virgin who is not ^{▼▼A betrothed couple was considered legally married, but did not yet live together}betrothed and sleeps with her, he must pay a ^{▼▼I.e., bride-price}dowry for her to be his wife.