The sons of Jacob came in from the field when they heard of it; and the men were indignant and very angry, because he had wrought folly in Israel by lying with Jacob's daughter, for such a thing ought not to be done.
Deuteronomy 22:20 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) But if the thing is true, that the tokens of virginity were not found in the young woman, Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But if it is true that the evidences of virginity were not found in the young woman, American Standard Version (1901) But if this thing be true, that the tokens of virginity were not found in the damsel; Common English Bible However, if the claim is true and proof of the young woman’s virginity can’t be produced, Catholic Public Domain Version But if what he has claimed is true and virginity is not found in the girl, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But if what he charged her with be true, and virginity be not found in the damsel: |
The sons of Jacob came in from the field when they heard of it; and the men were indignant and very angry, because he had wrought folly in Israel by lying with Jacob's daughter, for such a thing ought not to be done.
and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly.
and it is told you and you hear of it; then you shall inquire diligently, and if it is true and certain that such an abominable thing has been done in Israel,
and they shall fine him a hundred shekels of silver, and give them to the father of the young woman, because he has brought an evil name upon a virgin of Israel; and she shall be his wife; he may not put her away all his days.