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accuses her of shameful conduct and gives her a bad name, saying, “I married this woman and had relations with her, but I discovered she was not a virgin.” <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid: <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">New King James Version</a> and charges her with shameful conduct, and brings a bad name on her, and says, ‘I took this woman, and when I came to her I found she was not a virgin,’ <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and he charges her with shameful behavior and publicly defames her, and says, ‘I took this woman, but when I came near her, I did not find her to have evidence of virginity,’ <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> and charges her with shameful deeds and publicly defames her, and says, &#8216I took this woman, but when I came near her, I did not find her a virgin,&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and charges her with shameful deeds and publicly defames her, and says, ‘I took this woman, but when I came near her, I did not find her a virgin,’ <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and charges her with shameful deeds and brings forth against her a bad name and says, ‘I took this woman, but when I came near her, I did not find her a virgin,’ <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and charges her [without cause] with shameful behavior and publicly defames her, and says, ‘I took this woman, but when I approached her, I did not find in her evidence of virginity,’ <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and accuses her of shameful conduct, and gives her a bad name, saying, ‘I married this woman and was intimate with her, but I didn’t find any evidence of her virginity,’ <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and accuses her of shameful conduct, and gives her a bad name, saying, &#8216I married this woman and was intimate with her, but I didn&#8217t find any evidence of her virginity,&#8217 <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> and lay shameful things to her charge, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came nigh to her, I found not in her the tokens of virginity; <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He might tell ugly lies about her, and say, "I married this woman, but when we slept together, I found out she wasn't a virgin." <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> and lay shameful things to her charge, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came nigh to her, I found not in her the tokens of virginity: <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then he might make up charges against her and ruin her reputation by saying, "I married this woman. But when I slept with her, I found out she wasn't a virgin." <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> So he makes up false charges against her, accusing her of not being a virgin when they got married. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> invents charges against her, and defames her by saying, 'I have married this woman, but when I had sexual relations with her I found that she wasn't a virgin.' <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and he then accuses her of shameful conduct and gives her a bad name, saying, ?I married this woman and had relations with her, but I discovered she was not a virgin.? <a href="/net/deuteronomy/22.htm">NET Bible</a> accusing her of impropriety and defaming her reputation by saying, "I married this woman but when I had sexual relations with her I discovered she was not a virgin!" <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and accuses her of shameful things, and brings up an evil name on her, and says, "I took this woman, and when I came near to her, I did not find in her the tokens of virginity"; <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And give occasions of speech against her, and bring an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid: <a href="/web/deuteronomy/22.htm">World English Bible</a> accuses her of shameful things, gives her a bad name, and says, “I took this woman, and when I came near to her, I didn’t find in her the tokens of virginity;” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and laid evil deeds of words against her, and brought out an evil name against her, and said, I have taken this woman, and I draw near to her, and I have not found proofs of virginity in her; <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and laid against her actions of words, and brought out against her an evil name, and said, This woman I have taken, and I draw near unto her, and I have not found in her tokens of virginity: <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he set pretexts of words against her, and brought up an evil name upon her, and said, I took this woman, and I shall come near to her, and I found in her not a virgin:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And seek occasions to put her away, laying to her charge a very ill name, and say: I took this woman to wife, and going in to her, I found her not a virgin: <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and so he seeks opportunities to dismiss her, imputing a very wicked name to her by saying, ‘I received this woman as a wife, and upon entering to her, I found her not to be a virgin,’ <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Bible</a> and accuses her of misconduct and slanders her by saying, “I married this woman, but when I approached her I did not find evidence of her virginity,” <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and makes up charges against her, slandering her by saying, “I married this woman; but when I lay with her, I did not find evidence of her virginity.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And give an occasion of speech against her, charging her with adultery, and bring an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I lay with her, I found her not a virgin; <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he will conduct an accusation after her with words and will bring out an evil name upon her and will say: “I have taken this woman and I had sexual intercourse with her and I have not found her a virgin”:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and lay wanton charges against her, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say: 'I took this woman, and when I came nigh to her, I found not in her the tokens of virginity'; <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and attach to her reproachful words, and bring against her an evil name, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her I found not her tokens of virginity: <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/22-14.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=6042" 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> 13Suppose a man marries a woman, has relations with her, and comes to hate her, 14<a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: wə·śām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">and he then accuses</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">her</a> <a href="/hebrew/5949.htm" title="5949: ‘ă·lî·lōṯ (N-fpc) -- Or malilah; from alal in the sense of effecting; an exploit, or a performance; by implication, an opportunity.">of shameful conduct</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇā·rîm (N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: wə·hō·w·ṣî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">and gives her</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">a bad</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">name,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·’ā·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</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/3947.htm" title="3947: lā·qaḥ·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">“I married</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: hā·’iš·šāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">woman</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: wā·’eq·raḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">and had relations with</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- To, into, towards. ">her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mā·ṣā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To attain to, find. ">but I discovered</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">she was not</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1331.htm" title="1331: bə·ṯū·lîm (N-mp) -- Virginity. Masculine plural of the same as bthuwlah; virginity; by implication and concretely, the tokens of it.">a virgin.”</a> 15Then the young woman’s father and mother shall bring the proof of her virginity to the city elders at the gate…<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="/numbers/5-11.htm">Numbers 5:11-31</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them that if any man’s wife goes astray and is unfaithful to him / by sleeping with another man, and it is concealed from her husband and her impurity is undetected (since there is no witness against her and she was not caught in the act), ... <a href="/matthew/1-18.htm">Matthew 1:18-19</a> This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. / Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly. <a href="/john/8-3.htm">John 8:3-5</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="/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="/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="/genesis/38-24.htm">Genesis 38:24-26</a> About three months later, Judah was told, “Your daughter-in-law Tamar has prostituted herself, and now she is pregnant.” “Bring her out!” Judah replied. “Let her be burned to death!” / As she was being brought out, Tamar sent a message to her father-in-law: “I am pregnant by the man to whom these items belong.” And she added, “Please examine them. Whose seal and cord and staff are these?” / Judah recognized the items and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I did not give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not have relations with her again. <a href="/2_samuel/13-12.htm">2 Samuel 13:12-13</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.” <a href="/hosea/2-2.htm">Hosea 2:2</a> Rebuke your mother, rebuke her, for she is not My wife, and I am not her husband. Let her remove the adultery from her face and the unfaithfulness from between her breasts. <a href="/ezekiel/16-38.htm">Ezekiel 16:38</a> And I will sentence you to the punishment of women who commit adultery and those who shed blood; so I will bring upon you the wrath of your bloodshed and jealousy. <a href="/proverbs/6-32.htm">Proverbs 6:32-33</a> He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. / Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away. <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="/1_corinthians/7-2.htm">1 Corinthians 7:2</a> But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. <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.” <a href="/malachi/2-14.htm">Malachi 2:14-16</a> Yet you ask, “Why?” It is because the LORD has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have broken faith, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. / Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth. / “For I hate divorce,” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the LORD of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name on her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid:<a href="/deuteronomy/22-19.htm">Deuteronomy 22:19</a> And they shall amerce him in an hundred shekels of silver, and give them unto the father of the damsel, because he hath brought up an evil name upon a virgin of Israel: and she shall be his wife; he may not put her away all his days.<a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a> Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.<a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Exodus 23:1</a> Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/16-37.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Accuses</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-22.htm">Approached</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-39.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/numbers/8-26.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-13.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-13.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-3.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-21.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-6.htm">Maid</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-13.htm">Married</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Occasions</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-3.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Scandalous</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-17.htm">Shameful</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">Slanders</a> <a href="/numbers/12-8.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/numbers/24-6.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Tokens</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-14.htm">Virgin</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-13.htm">Virginity</a> <a href="/revelation/18-7.htm">Wanton</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/23-10.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/job/40-2.htm">Accuses</a> <a href="/joshua/8-11.htm">Approached</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Charges</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-18.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-20.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-19.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-29.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Maid</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-22.htm">Married</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-9.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Occasions</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-15.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-2.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Scandalous</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Shameful</a> <a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Slanders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-15.htm">Tokens</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-15.htm">Virgin</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-15.htm">Virginity</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-21.htm">Wanton</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'; 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The term "shameful conduct" refers to actions that violate the moral and social norms of the community, particularly regarding sexual purity. This reflects the high value placed on sexual morality and the importance of maintaining family honor. The accusation itself could be a matter of public concern, affecting not only the individuals involved but also their families and the community's perception of them.and gives her a bad name A "bad name" implies a tarnished reputation, which in the cultural context of ancient Israel, could lead to social ostracism and familial disgrace. Reputation was crucial, and a woman's honor was closely tied to her family's honor. This phrase highlights the potential for false accusations to cause lasting damage, emphasizing the need for justice and truth in such matters. The community's role in addressing these accusations was significant, as seen in the legal procedures outlined in the surrounding verses.saying, “I married this woman and had relations with her, Marriage in ancient Israel was a covenantal relationship, often involving formal agreements and dowries. The phrase "had relations with her" indicates consummation, which was a critical aspect of the marriage covenant. This consummation was expected to occur after the marriage ceremony, and it was a public affirmation of the couple's union. The statement underscores the husband's claim to have fulfilled his marital duties, setting the stage for his subsequent accusation.but I discovered she was not a virgin.” Virginity at the time of marriage was highly valued and was often seen as a sign of purity and faithfulness. The discovery of a lack of virginity could lead to severe consequences, including the nullification of the marriage or even capital punishment, as outlined in <a href="/deuteronomy/22-20.htm">Deuteronomy 22:20-21</a>. This reflects the cultural and religious emphasis on sexual purity and the importance of adhering to God's commandments. The accusation also raises questions about evidence and truth, as the law provided specific procedures for verifying such claims, ensuring that justice was served and false accusations were addressed.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_accuser.htm">The Accuser (Husband)</a> In this context, the husband is the one who brings forth the accusation against his wife, claiming she was not a virgin at the time of marriage. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_accused.htm">The Accused (Wife)</a> The woman who is being accused of not being a virgin, which in the cultural and legal context of ancient Israel, was a serious charge. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_elders_of_the_city.htm">The Elders of the City</a> These are the leaders who would be responsible for hearing the case and making a judgment based on the evidence presented. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_parents_of_the_accused.htm">The Parents of the Accused</a> They play a role in defending their daughter by providing evidence of her virginity. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_cultural_context_of_ancient_israel.htm">The Cultural Context of Ancient Israel</a> This event takes place within the legal and cultural framework of ancient Israel, where virginity at marriage was highly valued and legally significant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_truth_and_justice.htm">The Importance of Truth and Justice</a> In any accusation, especially serious ones, truth and justice must be the guiding principles. False accusations can lead to severe consequences for the innocent. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_and_family.htm">The Role of Community and Family</a> The involvement of the elders and the family underscores the importance of community and family support in resolving disputes and seeking justice. <a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_integrity.htm">The Value of Integrity</a> Integrity in relationships is crucial. This passage challenges us to consider the weight of our words and accusations and to uphold truthfulness. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_context_and_modern_application.htm">Cultural Context and Modern Application</a> While the cultural specifics may differ today, the principles of justice, truth, and integrity remain relevant. We must seek to apply these principles in our own cultural and relational contexts. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_restoration.htm">Forgiveness and Restoration</a> In cases of false accusations or misunderstandings, there is a need for forgiveness and restoration, reflecting the grace and mercy of God.<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/how_do_deut._22's_virginity_tokens_clash_with_modern_anatomy.htm">How do the 'tokens of virginity' in Deuteronomy 22 reflect ancient cultural assumptions about female anatomy that conflict with modern medical understanding?</a> <a href="/q/does_a_torn_hymen_mean_non-virginity.htm">Does a torn hymen indicate lost virginity?</a> <a href="/q/why_severe_punishment_for_non-virgin_bride.htm">Why does Deuteronomy 22:13-21 prescribe a severe punishment if a bride is found not to be a virgin?</a> <a href="/q/what_occurred_with_amnon_and_tamar.htm">What happened between Amnon and Tamar in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and then accuses her וְשָׂ֥ם (wə·śām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set of shameful conduct עֲלִילֹ֣ת (‘ă·lî·lōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5949.htm">Strong's 5949: </a> An exploit, a performance, an opportunity and gives וְהוֹצִ֥יא (wə·hō·w·ṣî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim her a bad רָ֑ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil name, שֵׁ֣ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name saying, וְאָמַ֗ר (wə·’ā·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “I married לָקַ֔חְתִּי (lā·qaḥ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take this הַזֹּאת֙ (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, woman הָאִשָּׁ֤ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female and had relations with וָאֶקְרַ֣ב (wā·’eq·raḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach her, אֵלֶ֔יהָ (’ê·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to but I discovered מָצָ֥אתִי (mā·ṣā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common 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 she was not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no a virgin.” בְּתוּלִֽים׃ (bə·ṯū·lîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1331.htm">Strong's 1331: </a> Virginity, the tokens of it <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Deuteronomy 22:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Deuteronomy 22:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Deuteronomy 22:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Deuteronomy 22:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Deuteronomy 22:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Deuteronomy 22:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Deuteronomy 22:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Deuteronomy 22:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Deuteronomy 22:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Deuteronomy 22:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 22:14 And accuses her of shameful things (Deut. 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