just as the sons of Jacob came in from the field. When they heard of it, the men were indignant and very angry, because he had committed an outrage in Israel by lying with Jacob's daughter, for such a thing ought not to be done.
Deuteronomy 22:20 - New Revised Standard Version If, however, this charge is true, that evidence of the young woman's virginity was not found, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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: |
just as the sons of Jacob came in from the field. When they heard of it, the men were indignant and very angry, because he had committed an outrage in Israel by lying with Jacob's daughter, for such a thing ought not to be done.
Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly.
and if it is reported to you or you hear of it, and you make a thorough inquiry, and the charge is proved true that such an abhorrent thing has occurred in Israel,
they shall fine him one hundred shekels of silver (which they shall give to the young woman's father) because he has slandered a virgin of Israel. She shall remain his wife; he shall not be permitted to divorce her as long as he lives.