Deuteronomy 22:23 net — If a virgin is engaged to a man and another man meets her in the city and goes to bed with her,

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"If a virgin is engaged to a man and another man meets her in the city and goes to bed with her,"

— Deuteronomy 22:23, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 22 — Context

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But if the accusation is true and the young woman was not a virgin,

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the men of her city must bring the young woman to the door of her father’s house and stone her to death, for she has done a disgraceful thing in Israel by behaving like a prostitute while living in her father’s house. In this way you will purge evil from among you.

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If a man is discovered in bed with a married woman both the man lying in bed with the woman and the woman herself must die; in this way you will purge evil from Israel.

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If a virgin is engaged to a man and another man meets her in the city and goes to bed with her,

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you must bring the two of them to the gate of that city and stone them to death, the young woman because she did not cry out though in the city and the man because he violated his neighbor’s fiancée; in this way you will purge evil from among you.

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But if the man came across the engaged woman in the field and overpowered her and raped her, then only the rapist must die.

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You must not do anything to the young woman– she has done nothing deserving of death. This case is the same as when someone attacks another person and murders him,

Deuteronomy 22:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 22:23 say?
Deuteronomy 22:23 in the NET Bible reads: “If a virgin is engaged to a man and another man meets her in the city and goes to bed 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 (NET): “If a virgin is engaged to a man and another man meets her in the city and goes to bed 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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