Deuteronomy 22:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 22:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 22:28 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 foun..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 22:28 — KJV
“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)
Deuteronomy 22:28 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 22:28
“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 22:28: find, damsel, betrothed
“If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:28: find, damsel, virgin
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:28: lay, hold, lie
“As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. ashamed: or confounded”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:28: lay, hold, lie
“Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:28: lay, hold, lie
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