Deuteronomy 22:13
Deuteronomy 22:13 Meaning and Explanation
“If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →If a man marries a woman and then begins to hate her.
The Context of Deuteronomy 22:13
Beginning a lengthy section on sexual conduct within marriage and betrothal.
What Does Deuteronomy 22:13 Mean?
The verse introduces a legal case about marital conflict. A husband takes a wife in covenant, consummates the union, then feels hostility toward her. His emotional state creates legal and moral tension.
What follows is case law determining consequences and protections. The text treats marriage as binding and not subject to dismissal based on a husband's changed feelings. Her rights matter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 22:13
What does Deuteronomy 22:13 mean?
If a man marries a woman and then begins to hate her.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 22:13?
Beginning a lengthy section on sexual conduct within marriage and betrothal.