Deuteronomy 22:23 nasb — "If there is a girl who is a virgin engaged to a man, and another man finds her in the city and lies with her,

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""If there is a girl who is a virgin engaged to a man, and another man finds her in the city and lies with her,"

— Deuteronomy 22:23, NASB

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Deuteronomy 22 — Context

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"But if this charge is true, that the girl was not found a virgin,

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then they shall bring out the girl to the doorway of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her to death because she has committed an act of folly in Israel by playing the harlot in her father's house; thus you shall purge the evil from among you.

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"If a man is found lying with a married woman, then both of them shall die, the man who lay with the woman, and the woman; thus you shall purge the evil from Israel.

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"If there is a girl who is a virgin engaged to a man, and another man finds her in the city and lies with her,

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then you shall bring them both out to the gate of that city and you shall stone them to death; the girl, because she did not cry out in the city, and the man, because he has violated his neighbor's wife. Thus you shall purge the evil from among you.

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"But if in the field the man finds the girl who is engaged, and the man forces her and lies with her, then only the man who lies with her shall die.

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"But you shall do nothing to the girl; there is no sin in the girl worthy of death, for just as a man rises against his neighbor and murders him, so is this case.

Deuteronomy 22:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 22:23 say?
Deuteronomy 22:23 in the NASB reads: “"If there is a girl who is a virgin engaged to a man, and another man finds her in the city and 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 (NASB): “"If there is a girl who is a virgin engaged to a man, and another man finds her in the city and 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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