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Deuteronomy 22:16 Cross-References
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“And the damsel's father shall say unto the elders, I gave my daughter unto this man to wife, and he hateth her;”
Deuteronomy 22:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:16
The damsel's father shall say unto the elders, I gave my daughter unto this man to wife, and he hateth her—the father functions as legal advocate for his daughter, presenting the case. The phrase I gave my daughter (natati 'et-bitti, נָתַתִּי אֶת־בִּתִּי) emphasizes the father's authority in arranging marriage and his responsibility to ensure his daughter's well-being.The accusation that he hateth her (yisna'eha, יִשְׂנָאֶהָ) goes beyond emotional dislike to covenantal betrayal—the husband breached his marriage commitment through malicious slander. This statement establishes motive: the false ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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