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But if the man find the lady who is pledged to be married in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her; then the man only who lay with her shall die:

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Betrothal Equaled Marriage

Charles Ellicott explains that this law underscores a critical concept: a betrothed woman was legally considered a wife. This insight illuminates the New Testament narrative of Mary and Joseph. It explains why Mary is called Joseph's wife in Matthew 1 before they lived together, and why Jesus's lineage is traced through Joseph according to the law.

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Deuteronomy

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 22:23–27

19th Century

Bishop

Deuteronomy 22:23–27. PURITY OF THE BETROTHED.

His neighbour’s wife. —It is evident from the l…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 22:25

17th Century

Pastor

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 22:13–30

17th Century

Minister

These and similar regulations might have been necessary then, and yet it is not necessary that we scrupulously examine them. The laws relate to the…

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