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Deuteronomy 22:25 Cross-References
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“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”
Deuteronomy 22:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:25
If a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her—the Hebrew chazaq (חָזַק, seized/forced) combined with the isolated location (ba-sadeh, בַּשָּׂדֶה, in the field) indicates sexual assault, not consent. Then the man only that lay with her shall die—this crucial distinction protects the victim by recognizing her inability to summon help.This law demonstrates remarkable advancement over surrounding cultures which often blamed rape victims. God's law presumes the woman's innocence based on circumstances—the field setting means her cries would go unheard. The death penalty for t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 22:25
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