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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 />for the man found the young woman out in the country, and though the betrothed woman screamed, there was no one to rescue her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Since the man raped her out in the country, it must be assumed that she screamed, but there was no one to rescue her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />because he met her in the open country, and though the betrothed young woman cried for help there was no one to rescue her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he found her in the field, the betrothed woman cried out, but there was no one to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For he found her in the field, <i>and</i> the betrothed damsel cried, and <i>there was</i> none to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For he found her in the countryside, <i>and</i> the betrothed young woman cried out, but <i>there was</i> no one to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he found her in the field, the betrothed girl cried out, but there was no one to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220When he found her in the field, the engaged girl cried out, but there was no one to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“When he found her in the field, the engaged girl cried out, but there was no one to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />When he found her in the field, the engaged girl cried out, but there was no one to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When he found her in the [open] field, the engaged girl [may have] cried out for help, but there was no one to [hear and] save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he found her in the field, the engaged woman cried out, but there was no one to rescue her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he found her in the field, the engaged woman cried out, but there was no one to rescue her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for he found her in the field, the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />because the woman was alone out in the country when the man attacked her. She screamed, but there was no one to help her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for he found her in the field; the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The man found the girl out in the country. She may have screamed for help, but no one was there to rescue her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The man raped the engaged woman in the countryside, and although she cried for help, there was no one to help her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Since he found her in the country, the engaged girl may have cried out, but there was no one to rescue her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he found her in the field, the betrothed woman cried out, but there was no one to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for the man met her in the field and the engaged woman cried out, but there was no one to rescue her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for he found her in the field, the pledged to be married woman cried, and there was none to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for he found her in the field, the pledged to be married lady cried, and there was no one to save her. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for he found her in a field, [and when] she has cried—the girl who is betrothed—then she has no savior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for in a field he found her, she hath cried -- the damsel who is betrothed -- and she hath no saviour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For in the field he found her, the betrothed maiden cried and none saving her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />She was alone in the field: she cried, and there was no man to help her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />She was alone in the field. She cried out, and there was no one nearby, who might deliver her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />it was in the open fields that he came upon her, and though the betrothed young woman may have cried out, there was no one to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Since he found her in the open country, the engaged woman may have cried for help, but there was no one to rescue her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried for help, and there was no one to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because he found her in the field and the girl who was engaged cried for help and there was none to save her.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For he found her in the field; the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />because he found her in the field; the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to help her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/22-27.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=6191" 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">26</span>Do 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. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">When</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mə·ṣā·’āh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3fs) -- To attain to, find. ">he found her</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: ḇaś·śā·ḏeh (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">in the field,</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.">the 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/6817.htm" title="6817: ṣā·‘ă·qāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To cry, cry out, call. A primitive root; to shriek; to proclaim.">cried out,</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: wə·’ên (Conj-w:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">but there was no one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: mō·wō·šî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">to save</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">her.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>If a man encounters a virgin who is not pledged in marriage, and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are discovered,…<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="/genesis/34-2.htm">Genesis 34:2</a></span><br />When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-14.htm">2 Samuel 13:14</a></span><br />But Amnon refused to listen to her, and being stronger, he violated her and lay with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/19-25.htm">Judges 19:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-29.htm">Leviticus 19:29</a></span><br />You must not defile your daughter by making her a prostitute, or the land will be prostituted and filled with depravity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Exodus 22:16-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-11.htm">2 Samuel 13:11-12</a></span><br />And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said, “Come lie with me, my sister!” / “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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/5-13.htm">Numbers 5:13</a></span><br />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),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/22-11.htm">Ezekiel 22:11</a></span><br />One man commits an abomination with his neighbor’s wife; another wickedly defiles his daughter-in-law; and yet another violates his sister, his own father’s daughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-14.htm">Hosea 4:14</a></span><br />I will not punish your daughters when they prostitute themselves, nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery. For the men themselves go off with prostitutes and offer sacrifices with shrine prostitutes. So a people without understanding will come to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/7-18.htm">Proverbs 7:18-20</a></span><br />Come, let us take our fill of love till morning. Let us delight in loving caresses! / For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey. / He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-28.htm">Matthew 5:28</a></span><br />But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm">1 Corinthians 6:18</a></span><br />Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3-4</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></span><br />Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.</p><p class="hdg">cried</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/13-7.htm">1 Corinthians 13:7</a></b></br> Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Betrothed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Country</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-24.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-24.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-26.htm">Damsel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Engaged</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-4.htm">Help</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-26.htm">Lady</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Married</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Open</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Pledged</a> <a href="/exodus/2-17.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-16.htm">Save</a> <a href="/genesis/48-16.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/genesis/39-18.htm">Screamed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-26.htm">Virgin</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-26.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Betrothed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-7.htm">Country</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-7.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-15.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Damsel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Engaged</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-29.htm">Help</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Lady</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Married</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-7.htm">Open</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Pledged</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-11.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-29.htm">Save</a> <a href="/judges/2-18.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/mark/1-23.htm">Screamed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Virgin</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Young</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'; 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In ancient Israel, fields were often located outside city walls, making them places where one could be easily isolated. The field represents a place where societal protections are absent, highlighting the woman's helplessness. This setting is crucial for understanding the legal and moral implications of the situation, as it contrasts with the safety expected within a community.<p><b>the betrothed woman cried out</b><br>The cry of the woman is significant in establishing her innocence and lack of consent. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, a betrothed woman was considered legally married, and any violation against her was a serious offense. Her cry is a plea for help and a declaration of her resistance. This aligns with the broader biblical principle of justice and protection for the vulnerable, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/exodus/22-22.htm">Exodus 22:22-24</a>, which emphasizes care for those who cannot defend themselves.<p><b>but there was no one to save her</b><br>This phrase underscores the absence of a rescuer, highlighting the woman's plight and the injustice of the situation. It reflects the broader biblical theme of God's concern for justice and the protection of the innocent. The lack of a savior in this context can be seen as a call to the community to uphold justice and righteousness. This also foreshadows the ultimate role of Jesus Christ as the Savior who comes to rescue humanity from sin and injustice, as seen in passages like <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18-19</a>, where Jesus declares His mission to bring freedom to the oppressed.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_betrothed_woman.htm">The Betrothed Woman</a></b><br>A woman engaged to be married, representing innocence and vulnerability in this context.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_man.htm">The Man</a></b><br>An unnamed individual who commits an act of violence against the betrothed woman.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_field.htm">The Field</a></b><br>A remote or isolated location where the incident occurs, symbolizing a place of vulnerability and lack of protection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cry_for_help.htm">The Cry for Help</a></b><br>The woman's plea for assistance, highlighting her distress and the absence of a rescuer.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_absence_of_a_savior.htm">The Absence of a Savior</a></b><br>The lack of intervention or rescue, emphasizing the woman's helpless situation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_heart_for_justice.htm">God's Heart for Justice</a></b><br>God is deeply concerned with justice and the protection of the vulnerable. This passage underscores the importance of standing up for those who cannot defend themselves.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a></b><br>The absence of a rescuer in the field highlights the need for a supportive community that looks out for one another, ensuring that no one is left alone in times of need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_injustice.htm">Responding to Injustice</a></b><br>Believers are called to be proactive in addressing injustice, advocating for those who are wronged, and ensuring that justice is served.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_mercy_and_compassion.htm">The Role of Mercy and Compassion</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are to extend mercy and compassion, reflecting God's character in our interactions with others, especially those who are vulnerable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_be_a_rescuer.htm">The Call to Be a Rescuer</a></b><br>We are encouraged to be the "savior" in situations where others are in distress, offering help and support whenever possible.<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/who_was_amy_carmichael's_mission.htm">What is the Bible's stance on sexual assault?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_living_authentically.htm">What are the Strong Bulls of Bashan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_deut._22_28-29_require_marriage_post-rape.htm">Does Deuteronomy 22:28-29 mandate marriage after rape?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_stance_on_rape.htm">What is the Bible's stance on rape?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/22-27.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">When</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he found</span><br /><span class="heb">מְצָאָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ṣā·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her in the field,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַשָּׂדֶ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḇaś·śā·ḏeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> </span><span class="str2">Field, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the betrothed</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְאֹ֣רָשָׂ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·’ō·rā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_781.htm">Strong's 781: </a> </span><span class="str2">To engage for, matrimony</span><br /><br /><span class="word">woman</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽנַּעֲרָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(han·na·‘ă·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5291.htm">Strong's 5291: </a> </span><span class="str2">A girl, maiden</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cried out,</span><br /><span class="heb">צָעֲקָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·‘ă·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6817.htm">Strong's 6817: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shriek, to proclaim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but there was no</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one to rescue her.</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹשִׁ֖יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(mō·wō·šî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Deuteronomy 22:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Deuteronomy 22:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Deuteronomy 22:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Deuteronomy 22:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Deuteronomy 22:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Deuteronomy 22:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Deuteronomy 22:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Deuteronomy 22:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Deuteronomy 22:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Deuteronomy 22:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 22:27 For he found her in the field (Deut. 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