Bible verse
If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay an amount comparable to the bridal price of a virgin.
Exodus 22:17 · BSB
The verses around it, from Exodus 22.
13 If the animal was torn to pieces, he shall bring it as evidence; he need not make restitution for the torn carcass.
14 If a man borrows an animal from his neighbor and it is injured or dies while its owner is not present, he must make full restitution.
15 If the owner was present, no restitution is required. If the animal was rented, the fee covers the loss.
16 If 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.
17 If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay an amount comparable to the bridal price of a virgin.
18 You must not allow a sorceress to live.
19 Whoever lies with an animal must surely be put to death.
20 If anyone sacrifices to any god other than the LORD alone, he must be set apart for destruction.
21 You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
KJV
If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.
ASV
If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.
ERV
If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.
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