Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
But unto the damsel thou shalt do nothing; there is in the damsel no sin worthy of death: for as when a man riseth against his neighbour, and slayeth him, even so is this matter:
Literal
And to the young woman you shall not do anything; in the young woman there is no sin of death. For as when a man rises against his neighbor and kills him, even so is this matter.
Latin
…puella nihil patietur, nec est rea mortis: quoniam sicut latro consurgit contra fratrem suum, et occidit animam ejus, ita et puella perpessa est.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Adultery Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Family Life and Relations Offend, Offense
Topics
Adultery: Penalties For Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Molestation Rape: The Law of Moses Imposed Death Penalty For Seduction: Laws Concerning Woman: Young: Punishment for Seducing, when Betrothed Women: Punishment to be Inflicted Upon Men for Seducing, when Betrothed