Deuteronomy, 22
26. You shall do nothing to the maiden, since she is not guilty of a capital offense. This case is like that of a man who rises up against his neighbor and murders him:
26. You shall do nothing to the maiden, since she is not guilty of a capital offense. This case is like that of a man who rises up against his neighbor and murders him:
Deuteronomy 22 presents several laws that deal with issues of social and moral justice, including the laws that govern marriage, divorce, marital fidelity, the restitution of lost goods and the fair treatment of animals. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Deuteronomy 22:
Proverbs 22:28: "Do not change the ancient border that their ancestors have established." This verse highlights the importance of justice and equity in the distribution of land, a theme present in Deuteronomy 22.
Leviticus 19:19: "Keep my decrees. Do not allow their animals to mix with other species. Do not plant two different species in the same vineyard. Do not wear clothes made of two different species of fabric." This verse emphasizes the importance of separation and purity in everyday life, a theme present in Deuteronomy 22.
Malachi 2:16: "I hate divorce," says the Lord, God of Israel. "And I hate the one who covers his tunic of violence," says the Lord of hosts. "So be careful about your own life and not unfaithful." This verse highlights the importance of marital fidelity, a theme present in Deuteronomy 22.
Isaiah 1:17: "Learn to do good; seek justice, correct the oppressors. Defend the rights of orphans, fight for the causes of the widows." This verse emphasizes the importance of social justice, a theme present in Deuteronomy 22.
1 Corinthians 7:10-11: "To the married I give this instruction, not me, but the Lord: the woman should not separate from her husband. But if he does, that he remains without marrying or reconciling himself with the husband. And the husband should not divorce his wife. " This verse highlights the importance of marital fidelity and the attempted reconciliation rather than divorce, a theme present in Deuteronomy 22.
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