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for he found her in the field, the pledged to be married lady cried, and there was none to save her.

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Presumption of Innocence

John Gill explains that the circumstances described—being in a field where no one could hear her cry for help—served as legal evidence in the woman's favor. The law presumed she was a victim of assault, not a willing participant, highlighting God's concern for justice and the protection of the vulnerable.

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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 22:27

17th Century

Pastor

For he found her in the field
Which is a circumstance in her favour, from which it might be presumed that she was fo…

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…