14 “If a man [a]borrows anything 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, he shall not make restitution; if it is hired, it came for its hire.

Sundry Laws

16 (A)If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged, and lies with her, he must pay a dowry for her to be his wife.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 22:14 Lit asks

14 “If anyone borrows an animal from their neighbor and it is injured or dies while the owner is not present, they must make restitution.(A) 15 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.(B)

Social Responsibility

16 “If a man seduces a virgin(C) who is not pledged to be married and sleeps with her, he must pay the bride-price,(D) and she shall be his wife.

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