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Deuteronomy 22:18-20
Modern English Version
Deuteronomy 22:18-20
Modern English Version
18 The elders of that city must take that man and punish him, 19 and they must fine him a hundred shekels[a] of silver and give them to the father of the girl, because he has publicly humiliated a virgin of Israel. Then she is to remain his wife. He may not divorce her all his days.
20 But if the accusation is true, and the evidence of virginity does not exist for the girl,
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- Deuteronomy 22:19 About 2½ pounds, or 1.2 kilograms.
Deuteronomy 22:18-20
New International Version
Deuteronomy 22:18-20
New International Version
18 and the elders(A) shall take the man and punish him. 19 They shall fine him a hundred shekels[a] of silver and give them to the young woman’s father, because this man has given an Israelite virgin a bad name. She shall continue to be his wife; he must not divorce her as long as he lives.
20 If, however, the charge is true(B) and no proof of the young woman’s virginity can be found,
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- Deuteronomy 22:19 That is, about 2 1/2 pounds or about 1.2 kilograms
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