Exodus 22:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 22:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 22:16 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 22:16 — KJV
“And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.”
— Exodus 22:16 (KJV)
Exodus 22:16 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 22:16
“And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, because she was not free. betrothed...: or, abused by any: Heb. reproached by (or, for) man she shall...: or, they, etc: Heb. there shall be a scourging”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:16: maid, betrothed, lie
“And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:16: lie, surely, wife
“Now Sarai Abram's wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:16: maid, wife
“And Sarai Abram's wife took Hagar her maid the Egyptian, after Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, and gave her to her husband Abram to be his wife.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:16: maid, wife
“Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:16: surely, wife
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