Deuteronomy 22:23 akjv — If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed to an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;

American King James Version

"If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed to an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her; "

— Deuteronomy 22:23, American King James Version

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Deuteronomy 22 — Context

20

But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel:

21

Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father’s house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she has worked folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father’s house: so shall you put evil away from among you. ¶

22

If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die, both the man that lay with the woman, and the woman: so shall you put away evil from Israel. ¶

23

If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed to an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;

24

Then you shall bring them both out to the gate of that city, and you shall stone them with stones that they die; the damsel, because she cried not, being in the city; and the man, because he has humbled his neighbor’s wife: so you shall put away evil from among you. ¶

25

But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die.

26

But to the damsel you shall do nothing; there is in the damsel no sin worthy of death: for as when a man rises against his neighbor, and slays him, even so is this matter:

Deuteronomy 22:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 22:23 say?
Deuteronomy 22:23 in the American King James Version reads: “If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed to an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her; ”
Where is Deuteronomy 22:23 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 22:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 22, verse 23.
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 22:23.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 22:23 in?
Deuteronomy 22:23 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 22:23?
Deuteronomy 22:23 reads (AKJV): “If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed to an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with 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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