Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version then the young woman’s father and mother shall bring to the town elders at the gate proof that she was a virgin. New Living Translation Then the woman’s father and mother must bring the proof of her virginity to the elders as they hold court at the town gate. English Standard Version then the father of the young woman and her mother shall take and bring out the evidence of her virginity to the elders of the city in the gate. Berean Standard Bible Then the young woman’s father and mother shall bring the proof of her virginity to the city elders at the gate King James Bible Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity unto the elders of the city in the gate: New King James Version then the father and mother of the young woman shall take and bring out the evidence of the young woman’s virginity to the elders of the city at the gate. New American Standard Bible then the girl’s father and her mother shall take and bring out the evidence of the girl’s virginity to the elders of the city at the gate. NASB 1995 then the girl’s father and her mother shall take and bring out the evidence of the girl’s virginity to the elders of the city at the gate. NASB 1977 then the girl’s father and her mother shall take and bring out the evidence of the girl’s virginity to the elders of the city at the gate. Legacy Standard Bible then the girl’s father and her mother shall take and bring out the evidence of the girl’s virginity to the elders of the city at the gate. Amplified Bible then the young woman’s father and her mother shall get and bring out the evidence of her virginity to the elders of the city at the gate [where court is held]. Christian Standard Bible the young woman’s father and mother will take the evidence of her virginity and bring it to the city elders at the city gate. Holman Christian Standard Bible the young woman’s father and mother will take the evidence of her virginity and bring it to the city elders at the gate. American Standard Version then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity unto the elders of the city in the gate; Contemporary English Version If this happens, the bride's father and mother must go to the town gate to show the town leaders the proof that the woman was a virgin. English Revised Version then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity unto the elders of the city in the gate: GOD'S WORD® Translation The girl's father and mother must go to the city gate where the leaders of the city are and submit the evidence that their daughter was a virgin. Good News Translation "If this happens, the young woman's parents are to take the blood-stained wedding sheet that proves she was a virgin, and they are to show it in court to the town leaders. International Standard Version Then the father of the young lady, along with her mother, is to bring evidence of the young lady's virginity to the elders at the gate. Majority Standard Bible Then the young woman?s father and mother shall bring the proof of her virginity to the city elders at the gate NET Bible Then the father and mother of the young woman must produce the evidence of virginity for the elders of the city at the gate. New Heart English Bible then shall the father of the young woman, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the young woman's virginity to the elders of the city in the gate; Webster's Bible Translation Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity to the elders of the city in the gate: World English Bible then the young lady’s father and mother shall take and bring the tokens of the young lady’s virginity to the elders of the city in the gate. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthen the father of the girl, and her mother, have taken and brought out the girl’s proofs of virginity to [the] elderly of the city in the gate, Young's Literal Translation 'Then hath the father of the damsel -- and her mother -- taken and brought out the tokens of virginity of the damsel unto the elders of the city in the gate, Smith's Literal Translation And the father of the young girl took, and her mother, and brought the signs of virginity of the young girl to the elders of the city to the gate: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHer father and mother shall take her, and shall bring with them the tokens of her virginity to the ancients of the city that are in the gate: Catholic Public Domain Version then her father and mother shall take her, and they shall bring with them the signs of her virginity, to the elders of the city who are at the gate. New American Bible the father and mother of the young woman shall take the evidence of her virginity and bring it to the elders at the city gate. New Revised Standard Version The father of the young woman and her mother shall then submit the evidence of the young woman’s virginity to the elders of the city at the gate. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity to the elders of the city at the gate; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The father of the girl and her mother shall take and shall bring out the tokens of the virginity of the girl to the Elders of the city at the gate: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity unto the elders of the city in the gate. Brenton Septuagint Translation then the father and the mother of the damsel shall take and bring out the damsel's tokens of virginity to the elders of the city to the gate. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Marriage Violations…14and he then accuses her of shameful conduct and gives her a bad name, saying, “I married this woman and had relations with her, but I discovered she was not a virgin.” 15Then the young woman’s father and mother shall bring the proof of her virginity to the city elders at the gate 16and say to the elders, “I gave my daughter in marriage to this man, but he has come to hate her.… Cross References Matthew 1:18-19 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. / Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly. John 8:3-11 The scribes and Pharisees, however, brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before them / and said, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. / In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such a woman. So what do You say?” ... Genesis 38:24-26 About three months later, Judah was told, “Your daughter-in-law Tamar has prostituted herself, and now she is pregnant.” “Bring her out!” Judah replied. “Let her be burned to death!” / As she was being brought out, Tamar sent a message to her father-in-law: “I am pregnant by the man to whom these items belong.” And she added, “Please examine them. Whose seal and cord and staff are these?” / Judah recognized the items and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I did not give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not have relations with her again. Numbers 5:11-31 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them that if any man’s wife goes astray and is unfaithful to him / by sleeping with another man, and it is concealed from her husband and her impurity is undetected (since there is no witness against her and she was not caught in the act), ... Leviticus 20:10 If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. / And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Timothy 5:19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Proverbs 31:10-12 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. Matthew 5:31-32 It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ / But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Hosea 2:2 Rebuke your mother, rebuke her, for she is not My wife, and I am not her husband. Let her remove the adultery from her face and the unfaithfulness from between her breasts. 2 Corinthians 11:2 I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. Jeremiah 3:8 She saw that because faithless Israel had committed adultery, I gave her a certificate of divorce and sent her away. Yet that unfaithful sister Judah had no fear and prostituted herself as well. Ezekiel 16:38 And I will sentence you to the punishment of women who commit adultery and those who shed blood; so I will bring upon you the wrath of your bloodshed and jealousy. Malachi 2:14-16 Yet you ask, “Why?” It is because the LORD has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have broken faith, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. / Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth. / “For I hate divorce,” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the LORD of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith. Romans 7:2-3 For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man. Treasury of Scripture Then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel's virginity to the elders of the city in the gate: Deuteronomy 22:19 And they shall amerce him in an hundred shekels of silver, and give them unto the father of the damsel, because he hath brought up an evil name upon a virgin of Israel: and she shall be his wife; he may not put her away all his days. Jump to Previous City Damsel Damsel's Elders Evidence Lady Mother Proof Public Responsible Signs Tokens Virgin Virginity YoungJump to Next City Damsel Damsel's Elders Evidence Lady Mother Proof Public Responsible Signs Tokens Virgin Virginity YoungDeuteronomy 22 1. Of humanity toward brothers5. The sex is to be distinguished by apparel 6. The bird is not to be taken with her young ones 8. The house must have battlements 9. Confusion is to be avoided 12. Tassels upon the vesture 13. The punishment of him who slanders his wife 22. of adultery 23. of rape 28. of fornication 30. of incest Then the young woman’s father and mother In ancient Israelite society, the family unit was central to community life. The father and mother were responsible for the upbringing and protection of their children, and they played a crucial role in matters of marriage and family honor. This reflects the patriarchal structure of the society, where the father was the head of the household, but the mother also held significant influence, especially in matters concerning their daughters. shall bring the proof of her virginity to the city elders at the gate Persons / Places / Events 1. The Young WomanCentral to the verse, she is the subject of the accusation regarding her virginity. 2. Father and Mother The parents of the young woman, responsible for presenting evidence of her virginity. 3. City Elders Leaders and judges of the community who preside over legal matters at the city gate. 4. City Gate The location where legal and civic matters are addressed, symbolizing justice and community governance. 5. Proof of Virginity The evidence required to defend the young woman's honor and integrity. Teaching Points Cultural Context and HonorUnderstanding the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel is crucial. The emphasis on virginity was tied to family honor and societal norms. Role of Family The involvement of the young woman's parents underscores the importance of family support and advocacy in times of crisis. Community and Justice The city elders' role highlights the importance of community leaders in upholding justice and truth. Integrity and Evidence The need for evidence in this situation points to the broader biblical principle of truth and integrity in all aspects of life. Modern Application While the specific cultural practices may differ today, the principles of family support, community justice, and personal integrity remain relevant. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the young woman’sהַֽנַּעֲרָ֖ה (han·na·‘ă·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5291: A girl, maiden father אֲבִ֥י (’ă·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1: Father and mother וְאִמָּ֑הּ (wə·’im·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) shall bring וְהוֹצִ֜יאוּ (wə·hō·w·ṣî·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim the proof of her הַֽנַּעֲרָ֛ה (han·na·‘ă·rāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5291: A girl, maiden virginity בְּתוּלֵ֧י (bə·ṯū·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1331: Virginity, the tokens of it to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the city הָעִ֖יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement elders זִקְנֵ֥י (ziq·nê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 2205: Old at the gate הַשָּֽׁעְרָה׃ (haš·šā·‘ə·rāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate Links Deuteronomy 22:15 NIVDeuteronomy 22:15 NLT Deuteronomy 22:15 ESV Deuteronomy 22:15 NASB Deuteronomy 22:15 KJV Deuteronomy 22:15 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 22:15 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 22:15 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 22:15 French Bible Deuteronomy 22:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 22:15 Then shall the father of the young (Deut. 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