KJV ORIGINAL
For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
For he found her in the field, and the engaged woman cried out, but there was no one there to save her.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains that when a woman is attacked in an isolated place where no one can hear her cries for help, she is considered innocent.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of ancient Israel's legal code addressing cases of sexual assault. In the context of Deuteronomy 22, Moses is giving laws that distinguish between consensual and non-consensual acts, with the location being a key factor in determining the woman's culpability. The assumption was that in a populated area, a woman could cry out and be heard, but in remote fields, no help would be available.
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