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Deuteronomy 22:16

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;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And, lo, he hath given occasion of speech against her,.... In the neighbourhood where they dwell; has been the cause of persons speaking reproachfully of her, as one of ill fame:

saying, l found not…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Deuteronomy 22:13-30

These laws relate to the seventh commandment, laying a restraint by laying a penalty upon those fleshly lusts which war against the soul.

I. If a man, lusting after another woman, to get rid of his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Deuteronomy 22:13-30

Six Laws on Cases of Unchastity

Of these the first five prescribe the procedure in criminal cases: 1st. Of a Husband's Charges against His Bride (Deu 22:13-21); 2nd. Of Adultery (Deu 22:22); 3rd. Of…