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Deuteronomy 22:14 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Deuteronomy 22:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 22 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid:”
Deuteronomy 22:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:14
Give occasions of speech against her ('alilot devarim, עֲלִילֹת דְּבָרִים)—literally "fabrications of words," deliberate false charges. Bring up an evil name upon her (hotsi' shem ra', הוֹצִיא שֵׁם רָע) means to publicly defame someone, destroying their reputation. The husband's specific accusation—I found her not a maid (lo' matsa'ti lah betulim, לֹא־מָצָאתִי לָהּ בְּתוּלִים)—claims the bride wasn't a virgin.The term betulim (בְּתוּלִים) refers to physical virginity, evidenced by the "tokens" mentioned in verse 15. This public accusation wasn't merely private grievance but legal testimony int...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 22:14
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“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
“bear children”
“The words of a talebearer are as wounds”
“and give them to the father of the young lady”