Deuteronomy 22:14

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He might accuse her of doing wrong and say, ‘I married this woman, but when we had sexual relations, I found she was not a virgin.’ By saying this against her, people might think bad things about her.

Cross References

1 Timothy 5:14

So I want the younger widows to marry, have children, and take care of their homes. If they do this, our enemy will not have any reason to criticize them.

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue can speak words that bring life or death. Those who love to talk must be ready to accept what it brings.

Proverbs 18:8

People love to hear gossip. It is like tasty food on its way to the stomach.

Deuteronomy 22:19

They must fine him 40 ounces of silver. They will give the money to the girl’s father because her husband brought shame to an Israelite girl. And the girl will continue to be the man’s wife. He cannot divorce her for the rest of his life.

Exodus 23:1

“Don’t tell lies against other people. If you are a witness in court, don’t agree to help a bad person tell lies.

Exodus 20:16

“You must not tell lies about other people.

Deuteronomy 22:13

“A man might marry a woman and have sexual relations with her. Then he might decide that he does not like her.

Deuteronomy 22:15

If this happens, the girl’s father and mother must bring the proof that the girl was a virgin to the town elders at the meeting place of the town.