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but to the lady you shall do nothing; there is in the lady no sin worthy of death: for as when a man rises against his neighbor, and kills him, even so is this matter;

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Violation Equated to Murder

Scholars highlight the striking comparison made in this verse: a sexual assault is equated with murder. Commentator John Gill explains that this shows the profound gravity of the sin. Depriving a person of their chastity against their will is considered as serious as taking their life, emphasizing God's high value on personal sanctity and justice for the victim.

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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 22:26

17th Century

Pastor

But unto the damsel you shall do nothing
Neither fine her, nor beat her, and much less punish her with death:

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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