Deuteronomy 22:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 22:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 22:23 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 22:23 — KJV
“If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;”
— Deuteronomy 22:23 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 22:23 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 22:23
“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;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:23: damsel, virgin, betrothed
“But 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: force: or, take strong hold of”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:23: damsel, betrothed, find
“And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, because she was not free. betrothed...: or, abused by any: Heb. reproached by (or, for) man she shall...: or, they, etc: Heb. there shall be a scourging”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:23: betrothed, husband, lie
“Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get heat. Let there...: Heb. Let them seek a young...: Heb. a damsel, a virgin cherish...: Heb. be a cherisher unto him”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:23: damsel, virgin, lie
“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 22:23: damsel, virgin, city
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