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Deuteronomy 22:13

King James Version (KJV)

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If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her,

Deuteronomy 22:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:13

Theological / Devotional

Hate her. That is, find that he dislikes her. Apparently he had married the woman, not with any real love for her, but primarily from his physical attraction to her. Physical attraction is a most precarious basis upon which to establish a home. Unity of spirit is the only sure and abiding bond between husband and wife.

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