Deuteronomy 22:24
Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that city, and ye shall stone them with stones that they die; the damsel, because she cried not, being in the city; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour's wife: so thou shalt put away evil from among you.
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Gill's Exposition
But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field,.... Alone, and where she might cry out, and none hear, nor were any to help her:
and a man force her, and lie with her; or "take fast and strong…
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
bring them both out unto the gate of that city, etc.] see on Deu 13:10 (11), Deu 17:5.
because, etc.] This construction is found in D only here and Deu 23:5. Humbled, Deu 22:22and Deu 21:14.
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