- Bible
- Deuteronomy
- Chapter 22
- Verse 20
Deuteronomy 22:20
But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel:
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house,.... For his greater disgrace, and as a sort of punishment for his neglect of her education, not taking care to instruct her, and…
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
But if this charge be true, etc.] If the physical signs were alone relied on a miscarriage of justice was possible. Other evidence, however, may have been forthcoming. Indeed it is possible that the…