Deuteronomy 22:27
New International Version
for the man found the young woman out in the country, and though the betrothed woman screamed, there was no one to rescue her.

New Living Translation
Since the man raped her out in the country, it must be assumed that she screamed, but there was no one to rescue her.

English Standard Version
because he met her in the open country, and though the betrothed young woman cried for help there was no one to rescue her.

Berean Standard Bible
When he found her in the field, the betrothed woman cried out, but there was no one to save her.

King James Bible
For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.

New King James Version
For he found her in the countryside, and the betrothed young woman cried out, but there was no one to save her.

New American Standard Bible
When he found her in the field, the betrothed girl cried out, but there was no one to save her.

NASB 1995
“When he found her in the field, the engaged girl cried out, but there was no one to save her.

NASB 1977
“When he found her in the field, the engaged girl cried out, but there was no one to save her.

Legacy Standard Bible
When he found her in the field, the engaged girl cried out, but there was no one to save her.

Amplified Bible
When he found her in the [open] field, the engaged girl [may have] cried out for help, but there was no one to [hear and] save her.

Christian Standard Bible
When he found her in the field, the engaged woman cried out, but there was no one to rescue her.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When he found her in the field, the engaged woman cried out, but there was no one to rescue her.

American Standard Version
for he found her in the field, the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.

Contemporary English Version
because the woman was alone out in the country when the man attacked her. She screamed, but there was no one to help her.

English Revised Version
for he found her in the field; the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The man found the girl out in the country. She may have screamed for help, but no one was there to rescue her.

Good News Translation
The man raped the engaged woman in the countryside, and although she cried for help, there was no one to help her.

International Standard Version
Since he found her in the country, the engaged girl may have cried out, but there was no one to rescue her.

Majority Standard Bible
When he found her in the field, the betrothed woman cried out, but there was no one to save her.

NET Bible
for the man met her in the field and the engaged woman cried out, but there was no one to rescue her.

New Heart English Bible
for he found her in the field, the pledged to be married woman cried, and there was none to save her.

Webster's Bible Translation
For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.

World English Bible
for he found her in the field, the pledged to be married lady cried, and there was no one to save her.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for he found her in a field, [and when] she has cried—the girl who is betrothed—then she has no savior.

Young's Literal Translation
for in a field he found her, she hath cried -- the damsel who is betrothed -- and she hath no saviour.

Smith's Literal Translation
For in the field he found her, the betrothed maiden cried and none saving her.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
She was alone in the field: she cried, and there was no man to help her.

Catholic Public Domain Version
She was alone in the field. She cried out, and there was no one nearby, who might deliver her.

New American Bible
it was in the open fields that he came upon her, and though the betrothed young woman may have cried out, there was no one to save her.

New Revised Standard Version
Since he found her in the open country, the engaged woman may have cried for help, but there was no one to rescue her.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried for help, and there was no one to save her.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because he found her in the field and the girl who was engaged cried for help and there was none to save her.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For he found her in the field; the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
because he found her in the field; the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to help her.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Marriage Violations
26Do nothing to the young woman, because she has committed no sin worthy of death. This case is just like one in which a man attacks his neighbor and murders him. 27When he found her in the field, the betrothed woman cried out, but there was no one to save her. 28If a man encounters a virgin who is not pledged in marriage, and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are discovered,…

Cross References
Genesis 34:2
When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force.

2 Samuel 13:14
But Amnon refused to listen to her, and being stronger, he violated her and lay with her.

Judges 19:25
But the men would not listen to him. So the Levite took his concubine and sent her outside to them, and they raped her and abused her throughout the night, and at dawn they let her go.

Leviticus 19:29
You must not defile your daughter by making her a prostitute, or the land will be prostituted and filled with depravity.

Exodus 22:16-17
If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged in marriage and sleeps with her, he must pay the full dowry for her to be his wife. / If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay an amount comparable to the bridal price of a virgin.

2 Samuel 13:11-12
And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said, “Come lie with me, my sister!” / “No, my brother!” she cried. “Do not violate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing!

Numbers 5:13
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),

Ezekiel 22:11
One man commits an abomination with his neighbor’s wife; another wickedly defiles his daughter-in-law; and yet another violates his sister, his own father’s daughter.

Hosea 4:14
I will not punish your daughters when they prostitute themselves, nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery. For the men themselves go off with prostitutes and offer sacrifices with shrine prostitutes. So a people without understanding will come to ruin.

Proverbs 7:18-20
Come, let us take our fill of love till morning. Let us delight in loving caresses! / For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey. / He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.”

Matthew 5:28
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

1 Corinthians 6:18
Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-4
For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor,

Romans 13:13
Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

Galatians 5:19
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;


Treasury of Scripture

For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.

cried

1 Corinthians 13:7
Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

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Deuteronomy 22
1. Of humanity toward brothers
5. 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














When he found her in the field
This phrase sets the scene in an open, isolated area, emphasizing the vulnerability of the woman. In ancient Israel, fields were often located outside city walls, making them places where one could be easily isolated. The field represents a place where societal protections are absent, highlighting the woman's helplessness. This setting is crucial for understanding the legal and moral implications of the situation, as it contrasts with the safety expected within a community.

the betrothed woman cried out
The cry of the woman is significant in establishing her innocence and lack of consent. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, a betrothed woman was considered legally married, and any violation against her was a serious offense. Her cry is a plea for help and a declaration of her resistance. This aligns with the broader biblical principle of justice and protection for the vulnerable, as seen in other scriptures like Exodus 22:22-24, which emphasizes care for those who cannot defend themselves.

but there was no one to save her
This phrase underscores the absence of a rescuer, highlighting the woman's plight and the injustice of the situation. It reflects the broader biblical theme of God's concern for justice and the protection of the innocent. The lack of a savior in this context can be seen as a call to the community to uphold justice and righteousness. This also foreshadows the ultimate role of Jesus Christ as the Savior who comes to rescue humanity from sin and injustice, as seen in passages like Luke 4:18-19, where Jesus declares His mission to bring freedom to the oppressed.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Betrothed Woman
A woman engaged to be married, representing innocence and vulnerability in this context.

2. The Man
An unnamed individual who commits an act of violence against the betrothed woman.

3. The Field
A remote or isolated location where the incident occurs, symbolizing a place of vulnerability and lack of protection.

4. The Cry for Help
The woman's plea for assistance, highlighting her distress and the absence of a rescuer.

5. The Absence of a Savior
The lack of intervention or rescue, emphasizing the woman's helpless situation.
Teaching Points
God's Heart for Justice
God is deeply concerned with justice and the protection of the vulnerable. This passage underscores the importance of standing up for those who cannot defend themselves.

The Importance of Community
The absence of a rescuer in the field highlights the need for a supportive community that looks out for one another, ensuring that no one is left alone in times of need.

Responding to Injustice
Believers are called to be proactive in addressing injustice, advocating for those who are wronged, and ensuring that justice is served.

The Role of Mercy and Compassion
As followers of Christ, we are to extend mercy and compassion, reflecting God's character in our interactions with others, especially those who are vulnerable.

The Call to Be a Rescuer
We are encouraged to be the "savior" in situations where others are in distress, offering help and support whenever possible.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

he found
מְצָאָ֑הּ (mə·ṣā·’āh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

her in the field,
בַשָּׂדֶ֖ה (ḇaś·śā·ḏeh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704: Field, land

the betrothed
הַמְאֹ֣רָשָׂ֔ה (ham·’ō·rā·śāh)
Article | Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 781: To engage for, matrimony

woman
הַֽנַּעֲרָה֙ (han·na·‘ă·rāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5291: A girl, maiden

cried out,
צָעֲקָ֗ה (ṣā·‘ă·qāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6817: To shriek, to proclaim

but there was no
וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

one to rescue her.
מוֹשִׁ֖יעַ (mō·wō·šî·a‘)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor


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