14 “And if someone [a]borrows an animal from his neighbor, and it is injured or dies while its owner is not with it, he shall make full restitution. 15 If its owner is with it, the borrower shall not be compelled to make restitution. If it is hired, it [b]came by its hire.

Various Laws

16 (A)If a man seduces a virgin who is not [c]betrothed and sleeps with her, he must pay a [d]dowry for her to be his wife.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 22:14 Lit asks
  2. Exodus 22:15 I.e., the fee covers the loss
  3. Exodus 22:16 A betrothed couple was considered legally married, but did not yet live together
  4. Exodus 22:16 I.e., bride-price

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