King James Version
What Does Deuteronomy 22:18 Mean?
“And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;”
Context
16
And the damsel's father shall say unto the elders, I gave my daughter unto this man to wife, and he hateth her;
17
And, lo, he hath given occasions of speech against her, saying, I found not thy daughter a maid; and yet these are the tokens of my daughter's virginity. And they shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city.
18
And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;
19
And they shall amerce him in an hundred shekels of silver, and give them unto the father of the damsel, because he hath brought up an evil name upon a virgin of Israel: and she shall be his wife; he may not put her away all his days.
20
But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel:
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**22-27. Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed--**The dedication of a tenth part of the year's produce in everything was then a religious duty. It was to be brought as an offering to the sanctuary; and, where distance prevented its being taken in kind, it was by this statute convertible into money.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Deuteronomy. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Deuteronomy 22:18 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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