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,

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.