Deuteronomy 22:16 net — The young woman’s father must say to the elders,“I gave my daughter to this man and he has rejected her.

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"The young woman’s father must say to the elders,“I gave my daughter to this man and he has rejected her."

— Deuteronomy 22:16, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 22 — Context

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Purity in the Marriage Relationship Suppose a man marries a woman, sleeps with her, and then rejects her,

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accusing her of impropriety and defaming her reputation by saying,“I married this woman but when I approached her for marital relations I discovered she was not a virgin!”

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Then the father and mother of the young woman must produce the evidence of virginity for the elders of the city at the gate.

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The young woman’s father must say to the elders,“I gave my daughter to this man and he has rejected her.

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Moreover, he has raised accusations of impropriety by saying,‘I discovered your daughter was not a virgin,’ but this is the evidence of my daughter’s virginity!” The cloth must then be spread out before the city’s elders.

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The elders of that city must then seize the man and punish him.

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They will fine him one hundred shekels of silver and give them to the young woman’s father, for the man who made the accusation ruined the reputation of an Israelite virgin. She will then become his wife and he may never divorce her as long as he lives.

Deuteronomy 22:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 22:16 say?
Deuteronomy 22:16 in the NET Bible reads: “The young woman’s father must say to the elders,“I gave my daughter to this man and he has rejected her.”
Where is Deuteronomy 22:16 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 22:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 22, verse 16.
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 22:16.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 22:16 in?
Deuteronomy 22:16 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 22:16?
Deuteronomy 22:16 reads (NET): “The young woman’s father must say to the elders,“I gave my daughter to this man and he has rejected her.” 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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