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woman in the open country, and he overpowers her and lies with her, only the man who has done this must die. <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">King James Bible</a> But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die: <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">New King James Version</a> “But if a man finds a betrothed young woman in the countryside, and the man forces her and lies with her, then only the man who lay with her shall die. <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “But if the man finds the girl who is betrothed in the field, and the man seizes her and rapes her, then only the man who raped her shall die. <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But 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. <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “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. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “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. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “However, if the man finds the girl who is engaged (legally betrothed) in the [open] field, and seizes her and is intimate with her [by force], then only the man who lies with her shall be put to death. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But if the man encounters an engaged woman in the open country, and he seizes and rapes her, only the man who raped her must die. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But if the man encounters an engaged woman in the open country, and he seizes and rapes her, only the man who raped her must die. <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> But if the man find the damsel that is betrothed in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her; then the man only that lay with her shall die: <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If an engaged woman is raped out in the country, only the man will be put to death. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> But if the man find the damsel that is betrothed in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her; then the man only that lay with her shall die: <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But if a man rapes an engaged girl out in the country, then only the man must die. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Suppose a man out in the countryside rapes a young woman who is engaged to someone else. Then only the man is to be put to death; <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> "If a man meets a girl in the country who is engaged to be married and then rapes her, the man alone—the one who had sexual relations with her—must die. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But if the man encounters a betrothed woman in the open country, and he overpowers her and lies with her, only the man who has done this must die. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/22.htm">NET Bible</a> But if the man came across the engaged woman in the field and overpowered her and raped her, then only the rapist must die. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But if the man find the woman who is pledged to be married in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her; then the man only who lay with her shall die: <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But if a man shall find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man shall force her, and lie with her; then the man only that lay with her shall die: <a href="/web/deuteronomy/22.htm">World English Bible</a> But if the man finds the lady who is pledged to be married in the field, and the man forces her and lies with her, then only the man who lay with her shall die; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And if the man finds the girl who is betrothed in a field, and the man has laid hold on her, and lain with her, then the man who has lain with her has died alone; <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And if in a field the man find the damsel who is betrothed, and the man hath laid hold on her, and lain with her, then hath the man who hath lain with her died alone; <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if in the field the man shall find the betrothed maiden, and the man held fast upon her, and lay with her, and the man that lay with her died alone.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But if a man find a damsel that is betrothed, in the field, and taking hold of her, lie with her, he alone shall die: <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But if a man discovers, in the countryside, a girl who has been betrothed, and, apprehending her, he lies with her, then he alone shall die. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Bible</a> But if it is in the open fields that a man comes upon the betrothed young woman, seizes her and lies with her, only the man who lay with her shall die. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But if the man meets the engaged woman in the open country, and the man seizes her and lies with her, then only the man who lay with her shall die.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and seize her by force, and lie with her; then the man only who lay with her shall die: <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And if a man has found a girl in a field who was engaged, and held her by force and had sexual intercourse with her, only the man who had sexual intercourse with her shall be killed.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But if the man find the damsel that is betrothed in the field, and the man take hold of her, and lie with her; then the man only that lay with her shall die. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But if a man find in the field a damsel that is betrothed, and he should force her and lie with her, ye shall slay the man that lay with her only. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=6168" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Marriage Violations</a> …24you must take both of them out to the gate of that city and stone them to death—the young woman because she did not cry out in the city, and the man because he has violated his neighbor’s wife. So you must purge the evil from among you. 25<a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">But if</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: yim·ṣā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To attain to, find. ">encounters</a> <a href="/hebrew/781.htm" title="781: ham·’ō·rā·śāh (Art:: V-Pual-Prtcpl-fs) -- To betroth. A primitive root; to engage for matrimony.">a betrothed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5291.htm" title="5291: han·na·ʿar (Art:: N-fs) -- A girl, maiden. Feminine of na'ar; a girl.">woman</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: baś·śā·ḏeh (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">in the open country,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">and he</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: wə·he·ḥĕ·zîq- (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">overpowers</a> <a href="/hebrew/bāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">her</a> <a href="/hebrew/7901.htm" title="7901: wə·šā·ḵaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To lie down. A primitive root; to lie down.">and lies</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māh (Prep:: 3fs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: lə·ḇad·dōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">only</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/7901.htm" title="7901: šā·ḵaḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To lie down. A primitive root; to lie down.">has done this</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māh (Prep:: 3fs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: ū·mêṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">must die.</a> 26Do nothing to the young woman, because she has committed no sin worthy of death. This case is just like one in which a man attacks his neighbor and murders him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Exodus 22:16-17</a> If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged in marriage and sleeps with her, he must pay the full dowry for her to be his wife. / If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay an amount comparable to the bridal price of a virgin. <a href="/leviticus/20-10.htm">Leviticus 20:10</a> If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death. <a href="/numbers/35-30.htm">Numbers 35:30-31</a> If anyone kills a person, the murderer is to be put to death on the testimony of the witnesses. But no one is to be put to death based on the testimony of a lone witness. / You are not to accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who deserves to die; he must surely be put to death. <a href="/2_samuel/13-12.htm">2 Samuel 13:12-14</a> “No, my brother!” she cried. “Do not violate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing! / Where could I ever take my shame? And you would be like one of the fools in Israel! Please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.” / But Amnon refused to listen to her, and being stronger, he violated her and lay with her. <a href="/genesis/34-2.htm">Genesis 34:2-7</a> When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force. / And his soul was drawn to Dinah, the daughter of Jacob. He loved the young girl and spoke to her tenderly. / So Shechem told his father Hamor, “Get me this girl as a wife.” ... <a href="/judges/19-25.htm">Judges 19:25-30</a> But the men would not listen to him. So the Levite took his concubine and sent her outside to them, and they raped her and abused her throughout the night, and at dawn they let her go. / Early that morning, the woman went back to the house where her master was staying, collapsed at the doorway, and lay there until it was light. / In the morning, when her master got up and opened the doors of the house to go out on his journey, there was his concubine, collapsed in the doorway of the house, with her hands on the threshold. ... <a href="/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32-33</a> But Jonadab, the son of David’s brother Shimeah, spoke up: “My lord must not think they have killed all the sons of the king, for only Amnon is dead. In fact, Absalom has planned this since the day Amnon violated his sister Tamar. / So now, my lord the king, do not take to heart the report that all the sons of the king are dead. Only Amnon is dead.” <a href="/matthew/5-27.htm">Matthew 5:27-28</a> You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ / But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. <a href="/john/8-3.htm">John 8:3-11</a> The scribes and Pharisees, however, brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before them / and said, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. / In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?” ... <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a> Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/romans/13-9.htm">Romans 13:9</a> The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a> The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3-7</a> For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God; ... <a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">Hebrews 13:4</a> Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a> But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die.force her, or, take strong hold of her<a href="/2_samuel/13-14.htm">2 Samuel 13:14</a> Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/16-20.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">Betrothed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-1.htm">Country</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-24.htm">Damsel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-24.htm">Die</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-22.htm">Died</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">Engaged</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">Happens</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-24.htm">Lady</a> <a href="/numbers/24-9.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">Married</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">Meets</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-1.htm">Open</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">Pledged</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Rapes</a> <a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Seizes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">Virgin</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/29-14.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Betrothed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Country</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-26.htm">Damsel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-3.htm">Die</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-50.htm">Died</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Engaged</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Happens</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-26.htm">Lady</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Married</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-1.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Meets</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Open</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Pledged</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Rapes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Seizes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-26.htm">Virgin</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-26.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 22</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-1.htm">Of humanity toward brothers</a> 5. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">The sex is to be distinguished by apparel</a> 6. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">The bird is not to be taken with her young ones</a> 8. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-8.htm">The house must have battlements</a> 9. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-9.htm">Confusion is to be avoided</a> 12. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-12.htm">Tassels upon the vesture</a> 13. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-13.htm">The punishment of him who slanders his wife</a> 22. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-22.htm">of adultery</a> 23. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">of rape</a> 28. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">of fornication</a> 30. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-30.htm">of incest</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But if the man encounters a betrothed woman in the open country This phrase sets the scene for a specific legal case in ancient Israel. The "open country" implies a location where the woman would be isolated, unable to call for help, contrasting with a city setting where her cries might be heard. The betrothal status of the woman is significant, as betrothal in ancient Israel was a binding agreement akin to marriage, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense. This context highlights the protection of women and the sanctity of marriage vows.and he overpowers her and lies with her The use of "overpowers" indicates a lack of consent, distinguishing this act as a violent crime. This phrase underscores the gravity of the offense, as it is not merely a sexual sin but an act of violence and violation. The law here reflects God's justice and care for the vulnerable, ensuring that the victim is not blamed for the crime committed against her.only the man who has done this must die The prescribed punishment of death for the man alone underscores the severity of the crime and the protection of the victim. This reflects the principle of individual responsibility for sin, a theme consistent throughout Scripture. The death penalty here serves as a deterrent and a means of purging evil from the community, aligning with the broader biblical theme of justice. This principle is echoed in other parts of the Mosaic Law, where the punishment fits the crime, and it foreshadows the ultimate justice and redemption found in Jesus Christ, who bore the penalty for sin on behalf of humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_man.htm">The Man</a> Represents the perpetrator of the crime, who is held accountable for his actions. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_betrothed_girl.htm">The Betrothed Girl</a> A young woman engaged to be married, highlighting the seriousness of the violation. 3. <a href="/topical/o/open_country.htm">Open Country</a> The setting of the event, indicating a place where the girl could not easily call for help or be rescued. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_act_of_forcing.htm">The Act of Forcing</a> The crime of sexual assault, which is condemned and punishable by death. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_death_penalty.htm">The Death Penalty</a> The prescribed punishment for the man, emphasizing the gravity of the offense.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_sanctity_of_marriage_and_betrothal.htm">The Sanctity of Marriage and Betrothal</a> The passage underscores the importance of respecting the sanctity of marriage and betrothal, reflecting God's design for relationships. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_justice.htm">Accountability and Justice</a> The scripture highlights the necessity of holding individuals accountable for their actions, ensuring justice for the victim. <a href="/topical/p/protection_of_the_vulnerable.htm">Protection of the Vulnerable</a> God's law provides protection for those who are vulnerable, emphasizing the need for a community that safeguards its members. <a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sexual_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sexual Sin</a> The severe penalty reflects the seriousness with which God views sexual sin, calling believers to uphold purity and righteousness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_compassion_and_mercy.htm">God's Compassion and Mercy</a> While the law is strict, it also points to God's compassion for the victim, reminding us of His mercy and justice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 22</a> <a href="/q/who_was_amy_carmichael's_mission.htm">What is the Bible's stance on sexual assault?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_sexual_assault.htm">What is the Bible's stance on sexual assault?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_deut._22_28-29_mandate_marrying_a_rapist.htm">Why does Deuteronomy 22:28–29 mandate marriage to a rapist, forcing the victim into a lifelong bond with her attacker? </a> <a href="/q/why_no_divine_judgment_on_amnon.htm">Why is there no direct divine judgment against Amnon for his actions in 2 Samuel 13:1–14? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But if וְֽאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not the man הָאִ֗ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person encounters יִמְצָ֣א (yim·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present a betrothed הַמְאֹ֣רָשָׂ֔ה (ham·’ō·rā·śāh) Article | Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_781.htm">Strong's 781: </a> To engage for, matrimony woman הַֽנַּעֲרָה֙ (han·na·‘ă·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5291.htm">Strong's 5291: </a> A girl, maiden in the open country, בַּשָּׂדֶ֞ה (baś·śā·ḏeh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> Field, land and he הָאִ֖ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person overpowers her וְהֶחֱזִֽיק־ (wə·he·ḥĕ·zîq-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and rapes וְשָׁכַ֣ב (wə·šā·ḵaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7901.htm">Strong's 7901: </a> To lie down her, עִמָּ֑הּ (‘im·māh) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with only לְבַדּֽוֹ׃ (lə·ḇad·dōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of the man הָאִ֛ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that [has done this] שָׁכַ֥ב (šā·ḵaḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7901.htm">Strong's 7901: </a> To lie down must die. וּמֵ֗ת (ū·mêṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Deuteronomy 22:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 22:25 But if the man find the lady (Deut. 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