Matthew Poole and continuators on Exodus 22:17

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

Which shews the necessity of Parents consent in Marriage.

(i. e.) In such proportion as the Virgins quality requires, for there was no certain and equal dowry appointed for all Women. See 1 Sam. 18. 25. Quest. Why is there no punishment for the Woman? Answ. 1. She had no distinct estate, being yet in her Fathers house. 2. The loss of her Virginity was a sufficient punishment, especially in Israel, where it was a great reproach and prejudice. 3. She was not so culpable as the man, both because she was of the weaker sex, and because she was drawn to the sin by the mans perswasion.

Marginal references: Heb. [illegible: 1 word]