Translations
Modern
If a man encounters a virgin who is not pledged in marriage, and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are discovered,
Traditional
If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;
Literal
If a man finds a young woman, a virgin who is not betrothed, and he seizes her and lies with her and they are found out,
Latin
Si invenerit vir puellam virginem, quæ non habet sponsum, et apprehendens concubuerit cum illa, et res ad judicium venerit:
Original
Hebrew
English
If a man encounters a virgin who is not pledged in marriage, and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are discovered,
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Criminal Law and Punishment Deuteronomy, Book of Marriage, Marriage Customs
Topics
Adultery: Penalties For Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Damages and Compensation: General Scriptures Concerning Pregnancy before Marriage Seduction: Laws Concerning Victims Woman: Young: Punishment for Seducing when not Betrothed Women: Punishment for Seducing, when not Betrothed