Deuteronomy 22:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 22:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 22:20 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 22:20 — KJV
“But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel:”
— Deuteronomy 22:20 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 22:20 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 22:20
“Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity unto the elders of the city in the gate:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:20: tokens, virginity, damsel
“And, lo, he hath given occasions of speech against her, saying, I found not thy daughter a maid; and yet these are the tokens of my daughter's virginity. And they shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:20: tokens, virginity, found
“And the damsel ran, and told them of her mother's house these things.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:20: thing, damsel
“And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:20: thing, found
“Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:20: thing, found
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