Deuteronomy 22:23

If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 22:23

BSB
If there is a virgin pledged in marriage to a man, and another man encounters her in the city and sleeps with her,
AKJV
If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed to an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;
CPDV
If a man has betrothed a girl who is a virgin, and if someone finds her in the city and he lies with her,
ERV
If there be a damsel that is a virgin betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;
NHEB
If there is a young woman who is a virgin pledged to be married to a husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;
SMT
When there shall be a maiden, a virgin, betrothed to a man, and a man found her in the city and lay with her;

Commentary for Deuteronomy 22:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 22:23
Summary
Engaged virgin seduced in city
Place
City
Event
Man seduces betrothed virgin
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400-1200 BC
Category
Law