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Deuteronomy 21:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 21:14

Verse 14 of 23

Scripture focus

And it shall be, if thou have no delight in her, then thou shalt let her go whither she will; but thou shalt not sell her at all for money, thou shalt not make merchandise of her, because thou hast humbled her.

Deuteronomy 21:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:14

Theological / Devotional

Whither she will. Literally, “according to her soul,” that is, wherever she desired. She was to be free to determine her own future, as mistress of her own person.

Not sell her. Compare the status of the married Hebrew slave whom the husband wished to divorce (Exodus 21:8).

Not make merchandise. Literally, “not deal tyrannically,” that is, to force her to become a slave.

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