When he found her in the field, the betrothed girl cried out, but there was no one to save her.
Parallel translations
- WEB for he found her in the field, the pledged to be married lady cried, and there was no one to save her.
- KJV For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.
- BSB When he found her in the field, the betrothed woman cried out, but there was no one to save her.
- NKJV For he found her in the countryside, and the betrothed young woman cried out, but there was no one to save her.
- NLT Since the man raped her out in the country, it must be assumed that she screamed, but there was no one to rescue her.
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Quick answer
Because the assault occurred in the field where no one could rescue her, the woman is presumed innocent. Circumstances confirm she was a victim.
Overview
The reasoning concludes the case: she cried out but had no one to save her, so she bears no guilt. The law gives the victim the benefit of the situation, refusing to blame her for crying without rescue. This careful, merciful handling underscores God's compassion for the defenseless and His commitment to true justice.
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- 1 Cor 13:7bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
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