Old Testament · Law
Deuteronomy 22:25
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But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die:
About Deuteronomy 22:25
Few verses address What the Bible Says About Sexual Abuse as directly as Deuteronomy 22:25. This Old Testament passage from the law of Deuteronomy has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- 2 Samuel 13:14
“Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.”
- Psalms 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
- Deuteronomy 22:26
“But unto the damsel thou shalt do nothing; there is in the damsel no sin worthy of death: for as when a man riseth against his neighbour, and slayeth him, even so is this matter:”
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6
“That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.”
- Psalms 9:9
“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”
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How to Apply Deuteronomy 22:25
Pray through Deuteronomy 22:25 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of What the Bible Says About Sexual Abuse. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.