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Exodus 22:15–16

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15If its owner is there with it, the man does not have to make restitution. If it was rented, the loss is covered byA its rental price.

LAWS ABOUT SEDUCTION

16“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.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

If the owner was with it, he shall not make restitution; if it was hired, it came for its hiring fee.

“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.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

But if the owner is with the animal, the borrower will not have to pay. If the animal was hired, the money paid for the hire covers the loss.

“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.

NLTNew Living Translation

But if the owner was present, no compensation is required. And no compensation is required if the animal was rented, for this loss is covered by the rental fee.

“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.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

If its owner was with it, he will not make restitution; if it was hired, it came with its hiring fee.

“ ‘If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged and he lies with her, he surely will give her bride price to have her as his wife.

KJV 1900King James Version

But if the owner thereof be with it, he shall not make it good: if it be an hired thing, it came for his hire.

And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.