Deuteronomy 22:28
28 If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered,
Other Translations of Deuteronomy 22:28
King James Version
28 If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;
English Standard Version
28 "If a man meets a virgin who is not betrothed, and seizes her and lies with her, and they are found,
The Message
28 When a man comes upon a virgin who has never been engaged and grabs and rapes her and they are found out,
New King James Version
28 "If a man finds a young woman who is a virgin, who is not betrothed, and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are found out,
New Living Translation
28 "Suppose a man has intercourse with a young woman who is a virgin but is not engaged to be married. If they are discovered,
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:28
Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:13-30
(Read Deuteronomy 22:13-30)
These and the like regulations might be needful then, and yet it is not necessary that we should curiously examine respecting them. The laws relate to the seventh commandment, laying a restraint upon fleshly lusts which war against the soul.