Deutéronome - Caput 22

Deutéronome 22.1 non videbis bovem fratris tui aut ovem errantem et praeteribis sed reduces fratri tuo Deutéronome 22.2 etiam si non est propinquus tuus frater nec nosti eum duces in domum tuam et erunt apud te quamdiu quaerat ea frater tuus et recipiat Deutéronome 22.3 similiter facies de asino et de vestimento et de omni re fratris tui quae perierit si inveneris eam ne neglegas quasi alienam Deutéronome 22.4 si videris asinum fratris tui aut bovem cecidisse in via non despicies sed sublevabis cum eo Deutéronome 22.5 non induetur mulier veste virili nec vir utetur veste feminea abominabilis enim apud Deum est qui facit haec Deutéronome 22.6 si ambulans per viam in arbore vel in terra nidum avis inveneris et matrem pullis vel ovis desuper incubantem non tenebis eam cum filiis Deutéronome 22.7 sed abire patieris captos tenens filios ut bene sit tibi et longo vivas tempore Deutéronome 22.8 cum aedificaveris domum novam facies murum tecti per circuitum ne effundatur sanguis in domo tua et sis reus labente alio et in praeceps ruente Deutéronome 22.9 non seres vineam tuam altero semine ne et sementis quam sevisti et quae nascuntur ex vinea pariter sanctificentur Deutéronome 22.10 non arabis in bove simul et asino Deutéronome 22.11 non indueris vestimento quod ex lana linoque contextum est Deutéronome 22.12 funiculos in fimbriis facies per quattuor angulos pallii tui quo operieris Deutéronome 22.13 si duxerit vir uxorem et postea eam odio habuerit Deutéronome 22.14 quaesieritque occasiones quibus dimittat eam obiciens ei nomen pessimum et dixerit uxorem hanc accepi et ingressus ad eam non inveni virginem Deutéronome 22.15 tollent eam pater et mater eius et ferent secum signa virginitatis eius ad seniores urbis qui in porta sunt Deutéronome 22.16 et dicet pater filiam meam dedi huic uxorem quam quia odit Deutéronome 22.17 inponet ei nomen pessimum ut dicat non inveni filiam tuam virginem et ecce haec sunt signa virginitatis filiae meae expandent vestimentum coram senibus civitatis Deutéronome 22.18 adprehendentque senes urbis illius virum et verberabunt illum Deutéronome 22.19 condemnantes insuper centum siclis argenti quos dabit patri puellae quoniam diffamavit nomen pessimum super virginem Israhel habebitque eam uxorem et non poterit dimittere omni tempore vitae suae Deutéronome 22.20 quod si verum est quod obicit et non est in puella inventa virginitas Deutéronome 22.21 eicient eam extra fores domus patris sui et lapidibus obruent viri civitatis eius et morietur quoniam fecit nefas in Israhel ut fornicaretur in domo patris sui et auferes malum de medio tui Deutéronome 22.22 si dormierit vir cum uxore alterius uterque morientur id est adulter et adultera et auferes malum de Israhel Deutéronome 22.23 si puellam virginem desponderit vir et invenerit eam aliquis in civitate et concubuerit cum illa Deutéronome 22.24 educes utrumque ad portam civitatis illius et lapidibus obruentur puella quia non clamavit cum esset in civitate vir quia humiliavit uxorem proximi sui et auferes malum de medio tui Deutéronome 22.25 sin autem in agro reppererit vir puellam quae desponsata est et adprehendens concubuerit cum illa ipse morietur solus Deutéronome 22.26 puella nihil patietur nec est rea mortis quoniam sicut latro consurgit contra fratrem suum et occidit animam eius ita et puella perpessa est Deutéronome 22.27 sola erat in agro clamavit et nullus adfuit qui liberaret eam Deutéronome 22.28 si invenerit vir puellam virginem quae non habet sponsum et adprehendens concubuerit cum ea et res ad iudicium venerit Deutéronome 22.29 dabit qui dormivit cum ea patri puellae quinquaginta siclos argenti et habebit eam uxorem quia humiliavit illam non poterit dimittere cunctis diebus vitae suae

Deutéronome : Caput 22

Reflection on Deuteronomy 22: Laws of Life and Morality

Chapter 22 of the book of Deuteronomy presents essential laws that govern both daily life and sexual morality within the community. By examining this text, we discover the ethical principles God emphasizes, including social responsibility and personal integrity.

Topics Covered in Deuteronomy 22

This chapter covers a variety of topics, such as:

Specific Guidelines

Deuteronomy 22 also provides guidelines clear regarding sensitive situations such as adultery, rape, and false accusations. These laws demonstrate the importance God places on justice and the protection of the most vulnerable.

Meditation on Bible Passages

To deepen our understanding of the moral values ​​of this chapter, let's meditate on five illuminating Bible passages:

Matthew 5:31-32

"It was said, 'Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, commits adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery." - Jesus refers to divorce laws, offering a new interpretation that emphasizes the importance of fidelity.

1 Corinthians 9:9-10

"For in the law of Moses it is written: 'Do not muzzle the ox while it is threshing.' Is it perhaps the oxen that God cares about? Is it not for us that he says this? Yes, it was written for us; for the plowman should plow in hope, and the thresher should thresh in hope of sharing the harvest." - Paul reminds us that these laws are also an invitation to take care of those who work.

Matthew 22:23-24

"On the same day, the Sadducees, who say that there is no resurrection, came to him and asked him this question: "Teacher, Moses said that if a man dies without leaving children, his brother must marry the widow and have children for him." - This reference to the law of levirate marriage reminds us of the importance of duty between family members.

1 Timothy 5:18

"For the Scripture says, 'Do not muzzle the ox while it is threshing,' and 'The laborer deserves his wages.'" - Paul emphasizes here the need to respect and honor those who work for us.

Galatians 3:28

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one in Christ Jesus." - This verse highlights unity in Christ, contrasting with the distinctions in dress mentioned in Deuteronomy 22:5.

In conclusion, Deuteronomy chapter 22 invites us to reflect on our responsibilities towards others and to live according to the principles of integrity and justice that God teaches us. May these meditations nourish our faith and guide our daily actions.