Deuteronomy 22:15 kjva — Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel’s virginity unto the…

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Deuteronomy 22:15, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Deuteronomy 22 — Context

12

Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.

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

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

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

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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;

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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.

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And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;

Deuteronomy 22:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 22:15 say?
Deuteronomy 22:15 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel’s virginity unto the elders of the city in the gate:”
Where is Deuteronomy 22:15 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 22:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 22, verse 15.
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 22:15.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 22:15 in?
Deuteronomy 22:15 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 22:15?
Deuteronomy 22:15 reads (KJVA): “Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel’s virginity unto the elders of the city in the gate:” 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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