Deuteronomy 22:24 Meaning and Explanation
“Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of the city, and ye shall stone them with stones that they die; the damsel, because she cried not, being in the city; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour's wife: so thou shalt put away evil from among you.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Both the betrothed woman and her partner are executed for violating her covenant.
The Context of Deuteronomy 22:24
The execution and the reasoning for the woman's culpability.
What Does Deuteronomy 22:24 Mean?
The woman is condemned specifically because she was in a city where she could have cried out and been heard. Her silence implied consent. The man is guilty of shaming his neighbor by violating the neighbor's betrothed bride.
Community stoning at the gate—the place of justice—makes the execution public and restorative. Both are removed, the covenant injury is healed, and evil is put away from Israel.
Deuteronomy 22:24 in the Original Language
'ānâ (עָנָה), 'humbled' — to affront, shame, or violate the honor of another person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 22:24
What does Deuteronomy 22:24 mean?
Both the betrothed woman and her partner are executed for violating her covenant.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 22:24?
The execution and the reasoning for the woman's culpability.