Does the Bible Say "Marry Your R*pist?"
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apologetics
September 11, 2026
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Does Deuteronomy 22 Command Rape Victims to Marry Their Rapists? Context, Hebrew, and Translation Issues.
This video was written with the help of our friend Dr. @JoelKorytko
Joel’s Channel: https://youtube.com/@joelkorytko?si=YitSz4RR4p243z9s
This video examines Deuteronomy 22:28–29 (especially the NIV rendering) often cited as requiring a rape victim to marry her rapist. This is a mistranslation and a misreading of Torah as modern legislation. Watch to see how we can better understand these difficult passages.
00:00 Shocking Bible Claim
01:02 Torah Not Modern Law
03:25 Context of Deuteronomy 22
04:50 Tafas Means Seize
08:48 Exodus Parallel Wordplay
10:55 Why Rape Reading Fails
13:49 Violated Ana Explained
17:03 Septuagint Pais Objection
17:32 Protecting the Woman
18:33 Conclusion
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DeuteronomyDeuteronomy 22Deuteronomy 22:28Deuteronomy 22:28-29












