Tokens Of Virginity, (בַּתוּלַים, bethulim, masc. plur. of בּתוּלָה, a virgin; Sept. τὰ παρθένεια; Vulg. signa virginitatis; Deuteronomy 22:14-15,17,20; elsewhere “virginity” simply). The Mosaic laws concerning “virginity” are recorded in Deuteronomy 22:13-29; comp. Matthew 1:18-20. The proofs of maidenhood there referred to are thought to have been the bed clothing stained with blood on the wedding-night. SEE MARRIAGE.
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Author: McClintock and Strong Cyclopedia
Keywords: Virginity, Tokens of virginity, virgin, hymen
Bible reference(s): Deuteronomy 22:14, Matthew 1:18
Source: John McClintock and James Strong, Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature.
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