Deuteronomy 22:16

And the damsel's father shall say unto the elders, I gave my daughter unto this man to wife, and he hateth her;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 22:16

BSB

and say to the elders, "I gave my daughter in marriage to this man, but he has come to hate her.

AKJV

And the damsel's father shall say to the elders, I gave my daughter to this man to wife, and he hates her;

CPDV

And the father shall say: 'I gave my daughter to this man as a wife. And because he hates her,

ERV

and the damsel's father shall say unto the elders, I gave my daughter unto this man to wife, and he hateth her;

NHEB

and the young woman's father shall tell the elders, "I gave my daughter to this man to wife, and he hates her;

SMT

And the father of the maiden said to the old men, I gave my daughter to this man for a wife and he will hate her,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 22:16

Andthedamsel'sH5291Noun Feminine fatherH1Noun MasculineshallsayH559VerbuntotheeldersH2205AdjectiveIgaveH5414VerbmydaughterH1323untothismanH376Noun MasculinetowifeH802Noun FeminineandhehatethH8130Verbher

Commentary for Deuteronomy 22:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 22:16

Summary

Father defends daughter against husband's hatred

Place

City gate

Event

Father testifies against false accusation

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400-1200 BC