Deuteronomy 22:16
New International Version
Her father will say to the elders, “I gave my daughter in marriage to this man, but he dislikes her.

New Living Translation
Her father must say to them, ‘I gave my daughter to this man to be his wife, and now he has turned against her.

English Standard Version
And the father of the young woman shall say to the elders, ‘I gave my daughter to this man to marry, and he hates her;

Berean Standard Bible
and say to the elders, “I gave my daughter in marriage to this man, but he has come to hate her.

King James Bible
And the damsel's father shall say unto the elders, I gave my daughter unto this man to wife, and he hateth her;

New King James Version
And the young woman’s father shall say to the elders, ‘I gave my daughter to this man as wife, and he detests her.

New American Standard Bible
And the girl’s father shall say to the elders, ‘I gave my daughter to this man as a wife, but he turned against her;

NASB 1995
“The girl’s father shall say to the elders, ‘I gave my daughter to this man for a wife, but he turned against her;

NASB 1977
“And the girl’s father shall say to the elders, ‘I gave my daughter to this man for a wife, but he turned against her;

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the girl’s father shall say to the elders, ‘I gave my daughter to this man as a wife, but he turned against her;

Amplified Bible
The father of the young woman shall say to the elders, ‘I gave my daughter to this man as a wife, but he hates her and has turned against her;

Christian Standard Bible
The young woman’s father will say to the elders, ‘I gave my daughter to this man as a wife, but he hates her.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The young woman’s father will say to the elders, ‘I gave my daughter to this man as a wife, but he hates her.

American Standard Version
and the damsel's father shall say unto the elders, I gave my daughter unto this man to wife, and he hateth her;

Contemporary English Version
Her father will say, "I let my daughter marry this man, but he started hating her

English Revised Version
and the damsel's father shall say unto the elders, I gave my daughter unto this man to wife, and he hateth her;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The girl's father will tell the leaders, "I gave my daughter in marriage to this man, but he doesn't like her.

Good News Translation
Her father will say to them, 'I gave my daughter to this man in marriage, and now he doesn't want her.

International Standard Version
The father of the young lady is to then say to the elders: 'I have given my daughter to this man as a wife, but he despises her.

Majority Standard Bible
and say to the elders, ?I gave my daughter in marriage to this man, but he has come to hate her.

NET Bible
The young woman's father must say to the elders, "I gave my daughter to this man and he has rejected her.

New Heart English Bible
and the young woman's father shall tell the elders, "I gave my daughter to this man to wife, and he hates her;

Webster's Bible Translation
And the damsel's father shall say to the elders, I gave my daughter to this man for a wife, and he hateth her,

World English Bible
The young lady’s father shall tell the elders, “I gave my daughter to this man as his wife, and he hates her.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the father of the girl has said to the elderly, I have given my daughter to this man for a wife, and he hates her;

Young's Literal Translation
and the father of the damsel hath said unto the elders, My daughter I have given to this man for a wife, and he doth hate her;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the father of the maiden said to the old men, I gave my daughter to this man for a wife and he will hate her,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the father shall say: I gave my daughter unto this man to wife: and because he hateth her,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the father shall say: ‘I gave my daughter to this man as a wife. And because he hates her,

New American Bible
There the father of the young woman shall say to the elders, “I gave my daughter to this man in marriage, but he has come to dislike her,

New Revised Standard Version
The father of the young woman shall say to the elders: “I gave my daughter in marriage to this man but he dislikes her;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the damsel's father shall say to the elders, I gave my daughter to this man to wife, and he hates her;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the father of the girl shall say to the Elders: 'I have given my daughter to this man as a wife and he hates her;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the damsel's father shall say unto the elders: 'I gave my daughter unto this man to wife, and he hateth her;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the father of the damsel shall say to the elders, I gave this my daughter to this man for a wife;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Marriage Violations
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. 17And now he has accused her of shameful conduct, saying, ‘I discovered that your daughter was not a virgin.’ But here is the proof of her virginity.” And they shall spread out the cloth before the city elders.…

Cross References
Genesis 34:12
Demand a high dowry and an expensive gift, and I will give you whatever you ask. Only give me the girl as my wife!”

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.

Numbers 30:3-5
And if a woman in her father’s house during her youth makes a vow to the LORD or obligates herself by a pledge, / and her father hears about her vow or pledge but says nothing to her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. / But if her father prohibits her on the day he hears about it, then none of the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. The LORD will absolve her because her father has prohibited her.

Ruth 4:10
Moreover, I have acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon’s widow, as my wife, to raise up the name of the deceased through his inheritance, so that his name will not disappear from among his brothers or from the gate of his home. You are witnesses today.”

1 Samuel 18:25
Saul replied, “Say to David, ‘The king desires no other dowry but a hundred Philistine foreskins as revenge on his enemies.’” But Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines.

2 Samuel 13:13
Where could I ever take my shame? And you would be like one of the fools in Israel! Please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.”

Malachi 2:14
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.

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.

Matthew 5:32
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.

Matthew 19:9
Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”

Mark 10:11-12
So He told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. / And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”

Luke 16:18
Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

John 8:4-5
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?”

1 Corinthians 7:2
But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.

1 Corinthians 7:36-38
However, if someone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his betrothed, and if she is beyond her youth and they ought to marry, let him do as he wishes; he is not sinning; they should get married. / But the man who is firmly established in his heart and under no constraint, with control over his will and resolve in his heart not to marry the virgin, he will do well. / So then, he who marries the virgin does well, but he who does not marry her does even better.


Treasury of Scripture

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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














The father of the young woman
In ancient Israelite society, the family unit was central, and the father held a significant role as the head of the household. The Hebrew word for "father" is "אָב" (av), which not only denotes a biological parent but also a figure of authority and responsibility. The father's involvement in this situation underscores the patriarchal structure of the society, where the father was responsible for the welfare and protection of his daughter. This reflects the cultural and legal practices of the time, where marriage arrangements were often made by the parents, and the father acted as a guardian of his daughter's honor.

shall say to the elders
The "elders" were respected leaders within the community, often serving as judges or arbiters in legal matters. The Hebrew term "זְקֵנִים" (z'kenim) refers to these senior figures who were entrusted with maintaining justice and order. Their role in this context highlights the communal aspect of justice in ancient Israel, where disputes were resolved publicly and with the input of wise and experienced leaders. This practice ensured that personal grievances were addressed within the framework of the community's moral and legal standards.

I gave my daughter to this man
The phrase "I gave my daughter" reflects the customary practice of arranged marriages, where the father would give his daughter in marriage to a suitor. The Hebrew verb "נָתַן" (natan), meaning "to give," indicates a formal and binding transaction. This act was not merely a personal decision but a covenantal agreement, often accompanied by a bride price or dowry, signifying the transfer of responsibility and care from the father to the husband. This underscores the seriousness and sanctity of marriage as a covenant before God and the community.

but he has come to hate her
The phrase "he has come to hate her" reveals a breach in the marital covenant. The Hebrew word "שָׂנֵא" (sane) means "to hate" or "to reject," indicating a profound emotional and relational breakdown. In the context of Deuteronomy, this accusation would lead to a legal investigation to determine the truth of the matter. The use of this strong language emphasizes the gravity of the situation, as hatred within marriage was contrary to the divine intention for love and unity. This serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and integrity in marital relationships, reflecting God's covenantal love for His people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[and]
הַֽנַּעַרָ֖ה‪‬‪‬‪‬ (han·na·‘ă·rāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5291: A girl, maiden

say
וְאָמַ֛ר (wə·’ā·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the elders,
הַזְּקֵנִ֑ים (haz·zə·qê·nîm)
Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 2205: Old

“I gave
נָתַ֜תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

my daughter
בִּתִּ֗י (bit·tî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1323: A daughter

in marriage
לְאִשָּׁ֖ה (lə·’iš·šāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

to this
הַזֶּ֛ה (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

man,
לָאִ֥ישׁ (lā·’îš)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

but he has come to hate her.
וַיִּשְׂנָאֶֽהָ׃ (way·yiś·nā·’e·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8130: To hate


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