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Deuteronomy 22:28

King James Version (KJV)

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If a man find a damsel [that is] a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;

Deuteronomy 22:28 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:28

Theological / Devotional

Not betrothed. In this case the girl was not regarded as a wife, for there had been no betrothal ceremony, with its exchange of solemn promises and the payment of a sum of money.

They be found. Witnesses may have come upon them; or they may have confessed, in order to force the issue — owing to the opposition of their parents to their marriage.

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