Deuteronomy 22:28

New International Reader's Version

Suppose a man happens to see a virgin who hasn’t promised to marry another man. And the man who happens to see her rapes her. But someone discovers them.

Cross References

Matthew 1:18

This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about. His mother Mary and Joseph had promised to get married. But before they started to live together, it became clear that she was going to have a baby. She became pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Deuteronomy 22:27

The man found the young woman out in the country. And she screamed for help. But there wasn’t anyone around who could save her.

Deuteronomy 22:29

Then the man must weigh out 20 ounces of silver. He must give it to her father. The man must marry the young woman, because he raped her. And he can never divorce her as long as he lives.