Deuteronomy 22:26
But unto the damsel thou shalt do nothing; there is in the damsel no sin worthy of death: for as when a man riseth against his neighbour, and slayeth him, even so is this matter:
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Gill's Exposition
For he found her in the field,.... Which is a circumstance in her favour, from which it might he presumed that she was forced, and did not consent; for had the sin been committed by agreement, they…
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
thou shalt do nothing Sam. LXX, ye shall, Pl. as in Deu 22:22.
no sin worthy of death See introd. to Deu 22:13-30.
riseth against … and slayeth him Deu 19:11, but here Heb., using a stronger vb,…