Translations
Modern
Then the young woman’s father and mother shall bring the proof of her virginity to the city elders at the gate
Traditional
Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel’s virginity unto the elders of the city in the gate:
Literal
…the father and the young woman—and mother—shall take and bring out the tokens of virginity of the young woman to the elders of the city at the gate.
Latin
…tollent eam pater et mater ejus, et ferent secum signa virginitatis ejus ad seniores urbis qui in porta sunt:
Original
Hebrew
English
Then the young woman’s father and mother shall bring the proof of her virginity to the city elders at the gate
Notes
proof of her virginity: : A blood-stained cloth would show that the woman’s hymen was ruptured by her first act of intercourse with her husband.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Elder Marriage, Marriage Customs
Topics
Adultery: Penalties For Character: Defamation of, Punished Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Court: Civil: The Gates of Cities Damages and Compensation: General Scriptures Concerning Gates: Holding Courts of Justice Government: Municipal: Devolving Upon a Local Senate and Executive officers Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Slander: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Virgin: Proofs of