Deuteronomy 22:19
“And they shall amerce him in an hundred shekels of silver, and give them unto the father of the damsel, because he hath brought up an evil name upon a virgin of Israel: and she shall be his wife; he may not put her away all his days.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But if this thing be true,.... Which the husband of the damsel laid to her charge, that she was no virgin when married…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The fine was to be paid to the father, because the slander was against him principally as the head of the wife’s family.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 22:13-30
These laws relate to the seventh commandment, laying a restraint by laying a penalty upon those fleshly lusts which war…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
amerce Or fine, also in E, Exo 21:22. On the estimate of the silver shekel as = 2 sh. 9 d., this came to £13. 15 sh. It…