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:”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Deuteronomy 22:25

ΒΆ But if a man find a betrothed damosel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her, shall die.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"But if in the field the man finds the girl who is engaged, and the man forces her and lies with her, then only the man who lies with her shall die.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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:
- American Standard Version (1901)

But if the man, meeting such a virgin in the open country, takes her by force, then only the man is to be put to death;
- Basic English Bible

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;
- Darby Bible

But if a man shall find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man shall force her, and lie with her; then the man only that lay with her shall die:
- Webster's Bible

But if the man find the lady 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:
- World English Bible

`And if in a field the man find the damsel who is betrothed, and the man hath laid hold on her, and lain with her, then hath the man who hath lain with her died alone;
- Youngs Literal Bible

But if the man find the damsel that is betrothed in the field, and the man take hold of her, and lie with her; then the man only that lay with her shall die.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Deuteronomy 22:25

Wesley's Notes for Deuteronomy 22:25


22:24 She cried not - And therefore is justly presumed to have consented to it.

22:26 Even so - Not an act of choice, but of force and constraint.

22:27 The damsel cried - Which is in that case to be presumed; charity obliging us to believe the best, 'till the contrary be manifest.


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