If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;
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Verse 28 is found in chapter 22 of Deuteronomy. Laws concerning accusations against a wife, adultery, seduction, and other sexual situations establish different procedures and responsibilities. The text treats sexuality within the framework of covenant, family reputation, and communal justice. The various cases show that Deuteronomy does not apply a single penalty to every situation, but distinguishes specific circumstances.
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Wenn jemand an eine Jungfrau kommt, die nicht verlobt ist, und ergreift sie und schläft bei ihr, und es findet sich also,
Cuando alguno hallare moza virgen, que no fuere desposada, y la tomare, y se echare con ella, y fueren hallados;
Si un homme rencontre une jeune fille vierge non fiancée, lui fait violence et couche avec elle, et qu'on vienne à les surprendre,
Quando alcuno troverà una fanciulla vergine, che non sia sposa, e la prenderà, e giacerà con lei, e saranno trovati;
Quando um homem achar uma moça virgem, que não for desposada, e pegar nela, e se deitar com ela, e forem apanhados,
「若有男子遇見沒有許配人的少女,抓住她與她同寢,被人發現,
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