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in her virginity, lest she should be defiled and be with child in her father’s house; when she has a husband, lest she should transgress; and when she is married, lest she should be barren.
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Verse 10. Barren. And thus fall into contempt. Deuteronomy 7:14. If she committed adultery she must die; or if she were only suspected, she must drink the waters of jealousy. Numbers 5:17. Husbands would often seek a divorce, on such occasions; which would involve the father in fresh difficulties.
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