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Deuteronomy 22

Deuteronomy 22:29

Marriage Violations · Deuteronomy 22:13–30
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Translations

Modern
…then the man who lay with her must pay the young woman’s father fifty shekels of silver, and she must become his wife because he has violated her. He must not divorce her as long as he lives.
Traditional
Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel’s father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his days.
Literal
…then the man who lay with her shall give to the father of the young woman fifty shekels of silver, and to him she shall be wife upon that he has humbled her. He shall not be permitted to divorce her all his days.
Latin
…dabit qui dormivit cum ea, patri puellæ quinquaginta siclos argenti, et habebit eam uxorem, quia humiliavit illam: non poterit dimittere eam cunctis diebus vitæ suæ.

Original

Hebrew
English
…then the man who lay with her must pay the young woman’s father fifty shekels of silver, and she must become his wife because he has violated her. He must not divorce her as long as he lives.

Notes

Deuteronomy 22:29

  • fifty shekels of silver: The young woman's father could still receive a bride-price for his unmarried daughter (see Genesis 34:12; Exodus 22:16).

  • she must become his wife: The law required the man to marry the young woman. However, this assumed that both the young woman and her father agreed to the marriage (see Exodus 22:17).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Human Sexuality

Measurements

  • fifty shekels of silver: About 1.26 lb (569.8 g)

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 Marriage: Presents Given to Parents to Secure Their Favor Pregnancy before Marriage Seduction: Laws Concerning Shekel: Fines Paid In Victims Woman: Young: Punishment for Seducing when not Betrothed Women: Punishment for Seducing, when not Betrothed