Exodus 22:17 kjv — If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.

King James Version

"If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins."

— Exodus 22:17, King James Version

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Exodus 22 — Context

14

And if a man borrow ought of his neighbour, and it be hurt, or die, the owner thereof being not with it, he shall surely make it good.

15

But if the owner thereof be with it, he shall not make it good: if it be an hired thing, it came for his hire.

16

And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.

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If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.

18

Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.

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Whosoever lieth with a beast shall surely be put to death.

20

He that sacrificeth unto any god, save unto the Lord only, he shall be utterly destroyed.

Exodus 22:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 22:17 say?
Exodus 22:17 in the King James Version reads: “If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.”
Where is Exodus 22:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 22:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 22, verse 17.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 22:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 22:17 in?
Exodus 22:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 22:17?
Exodus 22:17 reads (KJV): “If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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