Deuteronomy 22:14

And says evil things about her and gives her a bad name, saying, I took this woman, and when I had connection with her it was clear to me that she was not a virgin:

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In The King James Version

And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid:

In Context

13If any man takes a wife, and having had connection with her, has no delight in her,

15Then let the girl's father and mother put before the responsible men of the town, in the public place, signs that the girl was a virgin:

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Cross References

Exodus 23:1Do not let a false statement go further; do not make an agreement with evil-doers to be a false witness.

Proverbs 18:8The words of one who says evil of his neighbour secretly are like sweet food, and go down into the inner parts of the stomach.

1 Timothy 5:14So it is my desire that the younger widows may be married and have children, controlling their families, and giving the Evil One no chance to say anything against them,

Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 22:14-30

The Punishment of Fornication. ( b. c. 1451.) 13 If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her, 14 And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid: 15 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: 16 And the damsel's father shall say unto the elders, I gave my daughter unto this man to wife, and… Read the whole commentary →

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