Deuteronomy 22 - Introduction - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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D E U T E R O N O M Y

CHAP. XXII.

      The laws of this chapter provide, I. For the preservation of charity and good neighbourship, in the care of strayed or fallen cattle, Deuteronomy 22:1-4. II. For the preservation of order and distinction, that men and women should not wear one another's clothes (Deuteronomy 22:5), and that other needless mixtures should be avoided, Deuteronomy 22:9-11. III. For the preservation of birds, Deuteronomy 22:6; Deuteronomy 22:7. IV. Of life, Deuteronomy 22:8. V. Of the commandments, Deuteronomy 22:12. VI. Of the reputation of a wife abused, if she were innocent (Deuteronomy 22:13-19), but for her punishment if guilty, Deuteronomy 22:20; Deuteronomy 22:21. VII. For the preservation of the chastity of wives, Deuteronomy 22:22. Virgins betrothed (Deuteronomy 22:23-27), or not betrothed, Deuteronomy 22:28; Deuteronomy 22:29. And, lastly, against incest, Deuteronomy 22:30.