If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged in marriage and sleeps with her, he must pay the full dowry for her to be his wife. Cross References Matthew 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Exodus 22:15 If the owner was present, no restitution is required. If the animal was rented, the fee covers the loss. Deuteronomy 22:28 If a man encounters a virgin who is not pledged in marriage, and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are discovered, Deuteronomy 22:29 then the man who lay with her must pay the young woman's father fifty shekels of silver, and she must become his wife because he has violated her. He must not divorce her as long as he lives. Treasury of Scripture And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife. a man entice Genesis 34:2-4 Deuteronomy 22:28,29 |