Exodus 22:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 22:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 22:17 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins. pay: Heb. weigh" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 22:17 — KJV
“If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins. pay: Heb. weigh”
— Exodus 22:17 (KJV)
Exodus 22:17 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 22:17
“And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them. I had...: Heb. your money came to me”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:17: father, give, money
“And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families: and to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man's inheritance shall be in the place where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit. give the more...: Heb. multiply his inheritance give the less...: Heb. diminish his inheritance”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:17: father, give, according
“That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you. as much...: Heb. full money”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:17: give, money, heb
“Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give according as ye shall say unto me: but give me the damsel to wife.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:17: give, according, dowry
“Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites. the Edomites: Heb. Edom”
Shares key themes with Exodus 22:17: father, according, heb
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