


Deuteronomy 22:23
Bible Versions
If a damsel [that is] a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;
"If a girl who is a virgin is engaged to a man, and another man comes upon her in the town and has sexual relations with her;
If there is a virgin pledged in marriage to a man, and another man encounters her in the city and sleeps with her,
If there be a damsel that is a virgin betrothed unto a husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Matthew 1:18
¶ Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. -
Matthew 1:19
Then Joseph her husband, being a just [man], and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. -
Deuteronomy 20:7
And what man [is there] that hath betrothed a wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.