Exodus 22:16

Bible in Basic English 1965

If a man takes a virgin, who has not given her word to another man, and has connection with her, he will have to give a bride-price for her to be his wife.

Cross References

Exodus 22:15

If the owner is with it, he will not have to make payment: if he gave money for the use of it, the loss is covered by the payment.

Proverbs 30:19

The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a snake on a rock; the way of a ship in the heart of the sea; and the way of a man with a girl.

Matthew 1:18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was in this way: when his mother Mary was going to be married to Joseph, before they came together the discovery was made that she was with child by the Holy Spirit.