Leviticus 19:20
¶ And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, because she was not free.
¶ And whosoeuer lieth carnally with a woman that is a bondmaid, ‖betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedome given her, ‖she shall be scourged: they shall not be put to death, because she was not free:
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, abused by any. Heb. reproched by [or for] man.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, they. Heb. there shall bee a scourging.
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- Deuteronomy 22:23–24Rank 1 from verse 20
23¶ If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;
24Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that 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.
23¶ If a damosell that is a virgin be betrothed vnto an husband, and a man find her in the citie, and lie with her:
24Then yee shall bring them both out vnto the gate of that citie, and yee shall stone them with stones that they die; the damosel, because shee cried not, being in the citie; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbours wife: so thou shalt put away euill from among you.
- Exodus 21:20–21Rank 2 from verse 20
20¶ And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished.
21Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.
20¶ And if a man smite his seruant, or his mayd, with a rod, and hee die vnder his hand, hee shall bee surely †punished:
21Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, hee shall not be punished, for he is his money.
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Leviticus 19:20
Whoever; any person who, without restriction in the stated class.
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Lies: reclines, rests, remains, or is situated; or speaks falsely.
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In a carnal manner; according to the flesh; in a manner to gratify the flesh or sensual desire.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A female bondservant or slave; a woman not free.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of betroth, meaning to bind by promise of marriage; to affiance.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A married man in relation to his wife. Sense 2: One who manages or cultivates carefully.
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Sense 1: Bought back, recovered, or released by payment, substitute, or appointed valuation. Sense 2: Rescued, freed, or delivered from bondage, evil, enemies, death, sin, the curse, or another stated power.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A state or status of liberty rather than bondage.
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Bestowed, granted, delivered, or appointed.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of scourge, meaning to whip, afflict, or punish severely.
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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.
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Sense 1: At liberty; released or exempt from bondage, confinement, service, obligation, dominion, guilt, or other restraint. Sense 2: Unrestrained, unobstructed, or at liberty to act or proceed. Sense 3: Willing, voluntary, liberal, or unreserved. Sense 4: Given or received without price, payment, or purchase.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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20¶ And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, because she was not free.
20¶ And whosoeuer lieth carnally with a woman that is a bondmaid, ‖betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedome given her, ‖she shall be scourged: they shall not be put to death, because she was not free:
Selected passage21And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the Lord, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, even a ram for a trespass offering.
21And he shall bring his trespasse offering vnto the LORD, vnto the doore of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, euen a ramme for a trespasse offering.