If a man encounters a virgin who is not pledged in marriage, and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are discovered, Cross References Matthew 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Exodus 22:16 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. Deuteronomy 22:27 When he found her in the field, the betrothed woman cried out, but there was no one to save her. Deuteronomy 22:29 then the man who lay with her must pay the young woman's father fifty shekels of silver, and she must become his wife because he has violated her. He must not divorce her as long as he lives. Treasury of Scripture If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found; because he hath humbled Deuteronomy 22:19,24 Deuteronomy 21:14 |