Deuteronomy 22:21
“Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father’s house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father’s house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you.”
What does Deuteronomy 22:21 mean?
Deuteronomy 22:21 (KJV) states, "Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put evil…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Weight of Covenant: A Reflection on Deuteronomy 22:21
In the book of Deuteronomy, we find a legal code that is not only about societal order but also about safeguarding the sanctity of relationships and commitments. Among these laws, Deuteronomy 22:21 renders a particularly harsh decree: "Then they shall bring out the damsel to the…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking to understand the depth and complexity of Your Word as we reflect on Deuteronomy 22:21. In this passage, we see a severe consequence tied to choices made, and we are reminded of the weight of sin and its…
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