Deuteronomy 22:18
New International Version
and the elders shall take the man and punish him.

New Living Translation
The elders must then take the man and punish him.

English Standard Version
Then the elders of that city shall take the man and whip him,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the elders of that city shall take the man and punish him.

King James Bible
And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;

New King James Version
Then the elders of that city shall take that man and punish him;

New American Standard Bible
Then the elders of that city shall take the man and rebuke him,

NASB 1995
“So the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him,

NASB 1977
“So the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him,

Legacy Standard Bible
So the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him,

Amplified Bible
Then the elders of that city shall take the man and reprimand him,

Christian Standard Bible
Then the elders of that city will take the man and punish him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the elders of that city will take the man and punish him.

American Standard Version
And the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him;

Contemporary English Version
The town leaders will beat the man with a whip

English Revised Version
And the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The leaders of that city must take the man and punish him.

Good News Translation
Then the town leaders are to take the husband and beat him.

International Standard Version
The elders of that city will then take the man, punish him,

Majority Standard Bible
Then the elders of that city shall take the man and punish him.

NET Bible
The elders of that city must then seize the man and punish him.

New Heart English Bible
The elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him;

Webster's Bible Translation
And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;

World English Bible
The elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And [the] elderly of that city have taken the man, and discipline him,

Young's Literal Translation
'And the elders of that city have taken the man, and chastise him,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the old men of that city took the man and chastised him;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the ancients of that city shall take that man, and beat him,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the elders of that city shall apprehend that man and beat him.

New American Bible
Then these city elders shall take the man and discipline him,

New Revised Standard Version
The elders of that town shall take the man and punish him;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Elders of the town shall take that man and they shall discipline him;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the elders of that city shall take that man, and shall chastise him,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Marriage Violations
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. 18Then the elders of that city shall take the man and punish him. 19They are also to fine him a hundred shekels of silver and give them to the young woman’s father, because this man has given a virgin of Israel a bad name. And she shall remain his wife; he must not divorce her as long as he lives.…

Cross References
Matthew 18:15-17
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

1 Corinthians 5:12-13
What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? / God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”

1 Timothy 5:20
But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

2 Thessalonians 3:14-15
Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

1 Corinthians 6:1-6
If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints! / Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! ...

1 Peter 2:13-14
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.

Romans 13:1-4
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...

Hebrews 12:5-11
And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ...

Proverbs 19:25
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 21:11
When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.

Leviticus 19:17
You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.

Numbers 12:14
But the LORD answered Moses, “If her father had but spit in her face, would she not have been in disgrace for seven days? Let her be confined outside the camp for seven days; after that she may be brought back in.”

2 Samuel 12:13-14
Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die. / Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.”

Proverbs 9:7-8
He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. / Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.


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














Then the elders of that city
In ancient Israelite society, the "elders" were respected leaders and decision-makers within the community. The Hebrew word for "elders" is "זְקֵנִים" (zəqēnîm), which implies not only age but also wisdom and authority. These individuals were responsible for maintaining justice and order, acting as judges in legal matters. The phrase "of that city" indicates the local governance structure, emphasizing the importance of community-based justice. This reflects a decentralized system where local leaders were entrusted with upholding God's laws, ensuring that justice was administered fairly and promptly within their jurisdiction.

shall take the man
The phrase "shall take the man" indicates a formal action by the elders, signifying the beginning of a legal process. The Hebrew verb "לָקַח" (laqach) means to take or seize, suggesting a deliberate and authoritative intervention. This action underscores the seriousness of the accusation and the community's commitment to addressing wrongdoing. It reflects the biblical principle that justice is not merely a personal or private matter but a communal responsibility. The involvement of the elders highlights the importance of accountability and the role of established authority in maintaining societal order.

and punish him
The term "punish" in Hebrew is "יָסַר" (yasar), which can mean to discipline, correct, or chastise. This indicates that the purpose of the punishment is not merely retributive but also corrective, aiming to restore the individual and the community to a state of righteousness. The nature of the punishment would be determined by the elders, guided by the principles of justice and mercy as outlined in the Mosaic Law. This reflects the biblical understanding that discipline is an expression of love and concern for the well-being of both the individual and the community. It serves as a deterrent to wrongdoing and a means of upholding God's standards of holiness and justice.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the elders
זִקְנֵ֥י (ziq·nê)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 2205: Old

of that
הַהִ֖וא (ha·hi·w)
Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

city
הָֽעִיר־ (hā·‘îr-)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892: Excitement

shall take
וְלָֽקְח֛וּ (wə·lā·qə·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3947: To take

the man
הָאִ֑ישׁ (hā·’îš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

and punish him.
וְיִסְּר֖וּ (wə·yis·sə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3256: To discipline, chasten, admonish


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