King James Version
What Does Deuteronomy 22:30 Mean?
“A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt.”
Context
28
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;
29
Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his days.
30
A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary**Verses 13-30**
These and the like regulations might be needful then, and yet it is not necessary that we should curiously examine respecting them. The laws relate to the seventh commandment, laying a restraint upon fleshly lusts which war against the soul.
Matthew Henry (1662–1714). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Deuteronomy 22:30 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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