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Deuteronomy 22:13

Deuteronomy 22:13 in Multiple Translations

Suppose a man marries a woman, has relations with her, and comes to hate her,

¶ If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her,

If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her,

If any man takes a wife, and having had connection with her, has no delight in her,

It may happen that a man marries a woman and sleeps with her, but ends up hating her,

If a man take a wife, and when he hath lyen with her, hate her,

'When a man taketh a wife, and hath gone in unto her, and hated her,

If any man takes a wife, and goes in to her, hates her,

If any man shall take a wife, and go in to her, and hate her,

If a man marry a wife, and afterwards hate her,

“Suppose a man marries a young woman and has sex with her and later decides that he does not want her any more,

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Deuteronomy 22:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כִּֽי יִקַּ֥ח אִ֖ישׁ אִשָּׁ֑ה וּ/בָ֥א אֵלֶ֖י/הָ וּ/שְׂנֵאָֽ/הּ
כִּֽי kîy H3588 for Conj
יִקַּ֥ח lâqach H3947 to take V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אִ֖ישׁ ʼîysh H376 man N-ms
אִשָּׁ֑ה ʼishshâh H802 woman N-fs
וּ/בָ֥א bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Qal-3ms
אֵלֶ֖י/הָ ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep | Suff
וּ/שְׂנֵאָֽ/הּ sânêʼ H8130 to hate Conj | V-Qal-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 22:13

כִּֽי kîy H3588 "for" Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יִקַּ֥ח lâqach H3947 "to take" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
אִ֖ישׁ ʼîysh H376 "man" N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
אִשָּׁ֑ה ʼishshâh H802 "woman" N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
וּ/בָ֥א bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֵלֶ֖י/הָ ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
וּ/שְׂנֵאָֽ/הּ sânêʼ H8130 "to hate" Conj | V-Qal-3ms | Suff
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.

Study Notes — Deuteronomy 22:13

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1 Genesis 29:21 Finally Jacob said to Laban, “Grant me my wife, for my time is complete, and I want to sleep with her.”
2 Genesis 29:31 When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren.
3 Ephesians 5:28–29 In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.
4 Judges 15:1–2 Later on, at the time of the wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat and went to visit his wife. “I want to go to my wife in her room,” he said. But her father would not let him enter. “I was sure that you thoroughly hated her,” said her father, “so I gave her to one of the men who accompanied you. Is not her younger sister more beautiful than she? Please take her instead.”
5 Genesis 29:23 But when evening came, Laban took his daughter Leah and gave her to Jacob, and he slept with her.
6 Deuteronomy 24:1 If a man marries a woman, but she becomes displeasing to him because he finds some indecency in her, he may write her a certificate of divorce, hand it to her, and send her away from his house.

Deuteronomy 22:13 Summary

Deuteronomy 22:13 talks about a situation where a man marries a woman and then comes to hate her. This verse is not saying that it's okay to hate someone, but rather it's acknowledging that in a broken world, people can have difficult feelings and relationships. The Bible teaches us to love and respect each other, even in hard times (as seen in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 and Ephesians 5:25-33). We can learn from this verse the importance of handling conflicts and difficulties in a way that honors God and respects the dignity of all individuals involved, as taught in verses like Matthew 5:23-24 and Romans 12:18.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the context of Deuteronomy 22:13 and why is it important?

Deuteronomy 22:13 is part of a larger section in the book of Deuteronomy that deals with laws and regulations for the Israelites, including marriage and relationships, as seen in Deuteronomy 22:13-30, and is important because it provides guidance on how to handle difficult situations in a way that honors God and respects the dignity of all individuals, as taught in verses like Matthew 19:3-9 and Ephesians 5:25-33.

Why does the Bible say a man might come to hate his wife in Deuteronomy 22:13?

The Bible does not condone or promote hatred, but rather acknowledges that in a fallen world, sinful attitudes and behaviors can lead to broken relationships, as seen in Deuteronomy 22:13, and points to the need for forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration, as taught in verses like Matthew 6:14-15 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

How does Deuteronomy 22:13 relate to the concept of divorce in the Bible?

While Deuteronomy 22:13 does not directly address divorce, it does provide a framework for understanding the biblical teaching on marriage and divorce, as seen in verses like Matthew 5:31-32 and 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, and highlights the importance of handling marital conflicts and difficulties in a way that honors God and respects the well-being of all parties involved.

What can we learn from Deuteronomy 22:13 about God's heart for marriage and relationships?

Deuteronomy 22:13 reveals that God is deeply concerned with the well-being and dignity of all individuals in marriage, as seen in verses like Ephesians 5:25-33 and Colossians 3:18-19, and desires that husbands and wives love and respect each other, as taught in verses like 1 Peter 3:7 and Genesis 2:24.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that I can cultivate a heart of love and respect for my spouse, even in difficult times, as taught in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7?
  2. How can I apply the principles of forgiveness and reconciliation, as seen in Matthew 6:14-15, to my own relationships and conflicts?
  3. What are some practical ways that I can honor God and respect the dignity of others in my relationships, as taught in verses like Romans 12:9-10 and Philippians 2:3-4?
  4. What can I learn from Deuteronomy 22:13 about the importance of communication and conflict resolution in marriage, as seen in verses like Ephesians 4:29-32 and James 1:19-20?

Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 22:13

If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her. That is, marries a wife, and cohabits with her as man and wife, and after some time dislikes her, and is desirous of parting with her, and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 22:13

If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her, If any man take a wife ... The regulations that follow might be imperatively needful in the then situation of the Israelites; and yet it is

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:13

Go in unto her, i.e. hath had carnal knowledge of her.

Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:13

Deuteronomy 22:13-30. LAWS OF .(13-21) Virginity.—The law in these verses will be best appreciated by considering its effects. The maidens in Israel would be compelled to guard their maidenliness and innocence, as they valued their lives. Jealousy and caprice on the part of the husbands, in view of this law, would be avoided as likely to incur discredit and serious penalties. A fine of 100 shekels (as in Deuteronomy 22:19), or 50 (as in Deuteronomy 22:29), was no light matter for a nation who found a quarter shekel sufficient for a present to a great man (1 Samuel 9:8), and half a shekel too much for a poll-tax on the men of military age (1 Chronicles 21:3, and Exodus 30:15; Nehemiah 10:32). The law of the jealousy offering in Numbers 5:12-31, must also be taken into consideration, as guarding the fidelity of the wife. It would be most unadvisable for either man or woman so to act as to bring themselves under the penalties here described. The tendency of these laws would be to make all men watchful and careful for the honour of their families. (21) She hath wrought folly in Israel.—This expression should be noticed. It appears for the first time in Genesis 34:7, very shortly after the bestowal of the name Israel (Genesis 32). It would almost appear that the name entailed a higher standard of behaviour upon Jacob’s family, after the hand of the Holy One had been laid upon their father. A separate code of rules were binding upon the chosen people from the very beginning of their history. Hardly any point is made of more importance, from the birth of Isaac downwards, than the purity of the chosen seed. (22) Adultery.—See Leviticus 20:10. “Moses in the Law commanded us that such should be stoned.” It was not disputed by our Saviour (John 8:5).

Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 22:13

13–30. Six Laws on Cases of Unchastity Of these the first five prescribe the procedure in criminal cases:—1st. Of a Husband’s Charges against His Bride (Deuteronomy 22:13-21); 2nd. Of Adultery (Deuteronomy 22:22); 3rd. Of Dishonouring a Betrothed Virgin with her consent (Deuteronomy 22:23 f.); 4th. Of the Same without her consent (Deuteronomy 22:25-27); 5th. Of Dishonouring an Unbetrothed Virgin (Deuteronomy 22:28 f.); while the 6th forbids Marriage with a Father’s Wife (30 [Deuteronomy 23:1]). Of the first five each opens similarly to each of the group Deuteronomy 21:15-23, i.e. with an if, and differently from those of the group Deuteronomy 22:1-12, and they share with the former group and with Deuteronomy 19:1-13, and other laws, these marks:—the elders are the public authority, Deuteronomy 22:15 ff., cp. Deuteronomy 19:12, Deuteronomy 21:3; Deuteronomy 21:19 f.; neighbour (not brother, characteristic of the Sg. passages) is used, Deuteronomy 22:24; Deuteronomy 22:26, cp. Deuteronomy 19:4 f., Deuteronomy 19:11; Deuteronomy 19:14; field (sadeh) in its wider sense, Deuteronomy 22:25; Deuteronomy 22:27, cp. Deuteronomy 21:1; and sin worthy of death (ḥ ?eṭ ?’-maweth), Deuteronomy 22:26, cp. Deuteronomy 19:6, Deuteronomy 21:22. The direct address to Israel is seldom used, and the form varies. In the closing formulas, Deuteronomy 22:21-22; Deuteronomy 22:24, it is Sg. and Sg. also in the body of the 4th law, Deuteronomy 22:24 (unless this be editorial), but Sam. LXX have Pl. In the body of the 3rd law, Deuteronomy 22:24, it is Pl. In considering these plain-spoken laws it is just to remember that with all their imperfections they represent an advance in social ethics; an upward stage in the struggle against debasing practices and the animal passions of men. That we do not need some of them to-day is due to the fact that their enforcement under religious sanction was needed at the time of their origin. It is only ignorance or ingratitude which can cavil at their spirit or their form.

Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:13

13-29. If any man take a wife, etc. — This section relates to purity in reference to marriage. The wellbeing of the family and of the state depends upon strict observance of the laws of purity in the relation of husband and wife.

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