Deuteronomy 22:25
What does Deuteronomy 22:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Deuteronomy 22:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But 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:
KJV
King James Version · 1611But 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:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But 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:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But 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;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`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;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But if a man find a damsel that is betrothed, in the field, and taking hold of her, lie with her, he alone shall die:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But 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;
Context
v.24then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that city, and ye shall stone them to death with stones; the damsel, because she cried not, being in the city; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbor’s wife: so thou shalt put away the evil from the midst of thee.
v.25This passage
v.26but 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 neighbor, and slayeth him, even so is this matter;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 13:14
Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice; but being stronger than she, he forced her, and lay with her.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Deuteronomy 22
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Deuteronomy 22.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Bible Reading
The Bible encourages us to read, study, and meditate on God’s Word to grow in faith and wisdom.
Topic
Bible Verses About Bitterness
Bitterness is a deep-seated resentment that can poison the heart, but God offers healing and freedom through forgiveness.
Topic
Bible Verses About Boldness
Bible verses about boldness reveal how believers can stand firm in faith, speak truth, and overcome fear through God’s strength.
What the Bible says about…