Deuteronomy 22:14 akjv — And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name on her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came…

American King James Version

"And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name on her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid: "

— Deuteronomy 22:14, American King James Version

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Deuteronomy 22 — Context

11

You shall not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woolen and linen together. ¶

12

You shall make you fringes on the four quarters of your clothing, with which you cover yourself. ¶

13

If any man take a wife, and go in to her, and hate her,

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And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name on her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid:

15

Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel’s virginity to the elders of the city in the gate:

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And the damsel’s father shall say to the elders, I gave my daughter to this man to wife, and he hates her;

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And, see, he has given occasions of speech against her, saying, I found not your 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.

Deuteronomy 22:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 22:14 say?
Deuteronomy 22:14 in the American King James Version reads: “And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name on her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid: ”
Where is Deuteronomy 22:14 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 22:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 22, verse 14.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 22:14.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 22:14 in?
Deuteronomy 22:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 22:14?
Deuteronomy 22:14 reads (AKJV): “And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name on her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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