And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.
Exodus 22:16 is one of the statutes and judgments given to Israel through Moses, standing in Exodus 22 as part of the judgments recorded in Exodus 21–23. It was given as instruction to guide people in their dealings with one another and to guard against injustice. It expresses God's care for His people and the high standard of His requirements. Its laws remain instruction that people need to study and obey.
Exodus 22:16 is one of the statutes and judgments given to Israel through Moses, standing in Exodus 22 as part of the judgments recorded in Exodus 21–23. It was given as instruction to guide people in their dealings with one another and to guard against injustice. It expresses God's care for His people and the high standard of His requirements. Its laws remain instruction that people need to study and obey.