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15 If the owner was present, there shall be no restitution; if it was hired, only the hiring fee is due.

Social and Religious Laws

16 “When a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged to be married and lies with her, he shall give the bride-price for her and make her his wife.(A) 17 But if her father refuses to give her to him, he shall pay an amount equal to the bride-price for virgins.

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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.(A)

Social Responsibility

16 “If a man seduces a virgin(B) who is not pledged to be married and sleeps with her, he must pay the bride-price,(C) and she shall be his wife. 17 If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, he must still pay the bride-price for virgins.

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