Deuteronomy 22:25

But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die:

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 22:25

BSB
But if the man encounters a betrothed woman in the open country, and he overpowers her and lies with her, only the man who has done this must die.
AKJV
But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die.
CPDV
But if a man discovers, in the countryside, a girl who has been betrothed, and, apprehending her, he lies with her, then he alone shall die.
ERV
But if the man find the damsel that is betrothed in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her; then the man only that lay with her shall die:
NHEB
But if the man find the woman who is pledged to be married in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her; then the man only who lay with her shall die:
SMT
And if in the field the man shall find the betrothed maiden, and the man held fast upon her, and lay with her, and the man that lay with her died alone.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 22:25

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Overview of Deuteronomy 22:25
Summary
Rapist of betrothed alone executed
Place
Field
Event
Rapist executed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400-1200 BC
Category
Judgment