Deuteronomy 22:26 nasb — "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…

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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 22:26, NASB

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Deuteronomy 22 — Context

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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.

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"When he found her in the field, the engaged girl cried out, but there was no one to save her.

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"If a man finds a girl who is a virgin, who is not engaged, and seizes her and lies with her and they are discovered,

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then the man who lay with her shall give to the girl's father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall become his wife because he has violated her; he cannot divorce her all his days.

Deuteronomy 22:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 22:26 say?
Deuteronomy 22:26 in the NASB reads: “"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.”
Where is Deuteronomy 22:26 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 22:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 22, verse 26.
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 22:26.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 22:26 in?
Deuteronomy 22:26 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 22:26?
Deuteronomy 22:26 reads (NASB): “"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.” 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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