Deuteronomy 22:23 cpdv — If a man has betrothed a girl who is a virgin, and if someone finds her in the city and he lies with her,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"If a man has betrothed a girl who is a virgin, and if someone finds her in the city and he lies with her, "

— Deuteronomy 22:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 22 — Context

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But if what he has claimed is true and virginity is not found in the girl,

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then they shall throw her down, outside the doors of her father’s house, and the men of that city shall stone her to death, and she shall die. For she has acted wickedly in Israel, in that she fornicated in her father’s house. And so shall you take away the evil from your midst.

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If a man sleeps with the wife of another, then they shall both die, that is, the adulterer and the adulteress. And so shall you take away the evil from Israel.

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If a man has betrothed a girl who is a virgin, and if someone finds her in the city and he lies with her,

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then you shall lead them both out to the gate of that city, and they shall be stoned to death: the girl, because she did not cry out though she was in the city; the man, because he has humiliated the wife of his neighbor. And so shall you take away the evil from your midst.

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But if a man discovers, in the countryside, a girl who has been betrothed, and, apprehending her, he lies with her, then he alone shall die.

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The girl shall suffer nothing, nor is she guilty unto death. For just as a robber rises up against his brother and slays his life, so also did the girl suffer greatly.

Deuteronomy 22:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 22:23 say?
Deuteronomy 22:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “If a man has betrothed a girl who is a virgin, and if someone finds her in the city and he lies 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 (CPDV): “If a man has betrothed a girl who is a virgin, and if someone finds her in the city and he lies 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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