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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and the elders shall take the man and punish him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The elders must then take the man and punish him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the elders of that city shall take the man and whip him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the elders of that city shall take the man and punish him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the elders of that city shall take that man and punish him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the elders of that city shall take the man and rebuke him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220So the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“So the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the elders of that city shall take the man and reprimand him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the elders of that city will take the man and punish him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the elders of that city will take the man and punish him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The town leaders will beat the man with a whip <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The leaders of that city must take the man and punish him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the town leaders are to take the husband and beat him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The elders of that city will then take the man, punish him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the elders of that city shall take the man and punish him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The elders of that city must then seize the man and punish him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And [the] elderly of that city have taken the man, and discipline him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And the elders of that city have taken the man, and chastise him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the old men of that city took the man and chastised him;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the ancients of that city shall take that man, and beat him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the elders of that city shall apprehend that man and beat him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then these city elders shall take the man and discipline him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The elders of that town shall take the man and punish him;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Elders of the town shall take that man and they shall discipline him;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the elders of that city shall take that man, and shall chastise him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=6084" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Marriage Violations</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>And now he has accused her of shameful conduct, saying, ‘I discovered that your daughter was not a virgin.’ But here is the proof of her virginity.” And they shall spread out the cloth before the city elders. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: ziq·nê (Adj-mpc) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">Then the elders</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hi·w (Art:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">of that</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/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr- (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">city</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: wə·lā·qə·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">shall take</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/3256.htm" title="3256: wə·yis·sə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To discipline, chasten, admonish. A primitive root; to chastise, literally or figuratively; hence, to instruct.">and punish him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>They are also to fine him a hundred shekels of silver and give them to the young woman’s father, because this man has given a virgin of Israel a bad name. And she shall remain his wife; he must not divorce her as long as he lives.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a></span><br />If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12-13</a></span><br />What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? / God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20</a></span><br />But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a></span><br />Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14-15</a></span><br />Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">1 Corinthians 6:1-6</a></span><br />If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints! / Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-4</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5-11</a></span><br />And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-25.htm">Proverbs 19:25</a></span><br />Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm">Proverbs 21:11</a></span><br />When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Leviticus 19:17</a></span><br />You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/12-14.htm">Numbers 12:14</a></span><br />But the LORD answered Moses, “If her father had but spit in her face, would she not have been in disgrace for seven days? Let her be confined outside the camp for seven days; after that she may be brought back in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-13.htm">2 Samuel 12:13-14</a></span><br />Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die. / Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Proverbs 9:7-8</a></span><br />He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. / Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Chastise</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">City</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/numbers/12-11.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-22.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-21.htm">Whip</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/12-11.htm">Chastise</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-21.htm">City</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-7.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/judges/20-10.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-2.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-21.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-3.htm">Whip</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-1.htm">Of humanity toward brothers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">The sex is to be distinguished by apparel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">The bird is not to be taken with her young ones</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-8.htm">The house must have battlements</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-9.htm">Confusion is to be avoided</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-12.htm">Tassels upon the vesture</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-13.htm">The punishment of him who slanders his wife</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-22.htm">of adultery</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">of rape</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">of fornication</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-30.htm">of incest</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Then the elders of that city</b><br>In ancient Israel, the elders were respected leaders and decision-makers within the community. They were often older men with wisdom and experience, responsible for maintaining justice and order. The city gate was a common place for legal matters to be addressed, as seen in <a href="/ruth/4.htm">Ruth 4:1-2</a>. This reflects the communal nature of justice in Israelite society, where local leaders played a crucial role in upholding the law.<p><b>shall take the man</b><br>The involvement of the elders in taking the man indicates a formal legal process. This reflects the structured judicial system in place, where accusations and disputes were handled with due process. The man in question is likely the husband who has falsely accused his wife, as the context of the surrounding verses suggests. This action underscores the importance of accountability and truthfulness in marital relationships.<p><b>and punish him.</b><br>The punishment here serves as a deterrent against false accusations and upholds the integrity of marriage. In the broader biblical context, false witness is condemned (<a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a>), and justice is a central theme throughout Scripture (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). The punishment would likely involve a fine and public reprimand, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense. This reflects God's desire for truth and justice, which are fulfilled in Christ, who embodies truth (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>) and will ultimately judge with righteousness (<a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elders_of_the_city.htm">Elders of the City</a></b><br>These were respected leaders and judges within the community responsible for maintaining order and justice. They played a crucial role in adjudicating disputes and ensuring the community adhered to God's laws.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_man.htm">The Man</a></b><br>In the context of <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Deuteronomy 22</a>, this refers to a man who has falsely accused his wife of not being a virgin at the time of their marriage. His actions are subject to judgment and punishment by the elders.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/punishment.htm">Punishment</a></b><br>This refers to the corrective measures taken by the elders to address the wrongdoing. The punishment serves both as a deterrent and a means of upholding justice within the community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/city.htm">City</a></b><br>The local community where the events take place. It represents the collective body of God's people who are governed by His laws.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_accusation.htm">False Accusation</a></b><br>The event of a man falsely accusing his wife, which is a serious offense in the eyes of God and the community, as it undermines trust and justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_justice.htm">The Role of Community in Justice</a></b><br>The involvement of the elders underscores the importance of community in maintaining justice. It is a collective responsibility to address wrongdoing and uphold God's standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_false_accusations.htm">The Seriousness of False Accusations</a></b><br>False accusations can have devastating effects on individuals and communities. This passage teaches the importance of truthfulness and the need to guard against deceit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_correction.htm">Accountability and Correction</a></b><br>The punishment of the man by the elders serves as a reminder that accountability is essential in a godly community. Correction is necessary to restore order and deter future offenses.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_integrity.htm">The Value of Integrity</a></b><br>Upholding integrity in relationships and legal matters is crucial. This passage encourages believers to live truthfully and honorably before God and others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_reconciliation.htm">Restoration and Reconciliation</a></b><br>While punishment is necessary, the ultimate goal is restoration and reconciliation within the community. This reflects God's desire for His people to live in harmony and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_stoning_rebels.htm">What does the Bible say about stoning rebellious children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_punish_a_city_assault_victim.htm">How can Deuteronomy 22:23-24 justify punishing a victim of sexual assault for not crying out if the assault occurs in a city?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_levirate_marriage_conflict_biblically.htm">Deuteronomy 25:5-10: Does the levirate marriage requirement conflict with other Biblical passages on remarriage or widows?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then the elders</span><br /><span class="heb">זִקְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ziq·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Old</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of that</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהִ֖וא</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hi·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">city</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽעִיר־</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall take</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלָֽקְח֛וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lā·qə·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the man</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאִ֑ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and punish him.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִסְּר֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yis·sə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3256.htm">Strong's 3256: </a> </span><span class="str2">To discipline, chasten, admonish</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Deuteronomy 22:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Deuteronomy 22:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Deuteronomy 22:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Deuteronomy 22:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Deuteronomy 22:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Deuteronomy 22:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Deuteronomy 22:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Deuteronomy 22:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Deuteronomy 22:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">Deuteronomy 22:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/22-18.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 22:18 The elders of that city shall take (Deut. 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