16If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged in marriage and sleeps with her, he must pay the full dowry for her to be his wife.
“This was an exceedingly wise and humane law, and must have operated powerfully against seduction and fornication; because the person who might feel inclined to take the advantage of a young woman knew that he must marry her, and giver her a dowry.” (Clarke).
“Since a man has taken a girl without paying bride-price, bride-price he must pay, for who else will pay it now?” (Cole)
17If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay an amount comparable to the bridal price of a virgin.
“This one consideration was a powerful curb on disorderly passions, and must tend greatly to render marriages respectable, and prevent all crimes of this nature.” (Cole)
If abstinence until marriage was adhered to, the abortion industry would collapse and die.
Do you think our society respects marriage?
Blessings, David
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