Deuteronomy 22:27

27 for the man found the young woman out in the country, and though the betrothed woman screamed, there was no one to rescue her.

Deuteronomy 22:27 in Other Translations

27 For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.

27 because he met her in the open country, and though the betrothed young woman cried for help there was no one to rescue her.

27 Since the man raped her out in the country, it must be assumed that she screamed, but there was no one to rescue her.

27 when the engaged girl yelled out for help, there was no one around to hear or help her.

27 When he found her in the field, the engaged woman cried out, but there was no one to rescue her.

Deuteronomy 22:27 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 22:27

For he found her in the field
Which is a circumstance in her favour, from which it might he presumed that she was forced, and did not consent; for had the sin been committed by agreement, they would doubtless have betook themselves to another place: and the betrothed damsel cried as it might be concluded from the above circumstance she did, and as she herself declared, and which he could not gainsay, or however disprove:

and there was none to save her;
to help her against him, and deliver her out of his hands.

Deuteronomy 22:27 In-Context

25 But if out in the country a man happens to meet a young woman pledged to be married and rapes her, only the man who has done this shall die.

26 Do nothing to the woman; she has committed no sin deserving death. This case is like that of someone who attacks and murders a neighbor,

27 for the man found the young woman out in the country, and though the betrothed woman screamed, there was no one to rescue her.

28 If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered,

29 he shall pay her father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the young woman, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives.

Cross References

• 1. S Genesis 39:14