And if She is not yet Married?
Daily Study of the Noahide Code of Laws
The Divine Code for January 14, 2023 B
Today: Page 412
Topic Chapter 3:1
Adultery with the wife of another man is forbidden for Gentiles. It is a capital sin if this action is performed in a normal way. If the act is done in an abnormal manner, it is punished by the Hand of Heaven.
Although it is not a capital sin when it comes to an betrothed woman, she is forbidden to other men. A Noahide court must impose punishments for such actions.
Failure of a court to intervene in such a situation would lead to an attitude of lawlessness. A situation in which a society cannot function healthily.
Reading schedule of the Divine Code
Yesterday's Study Topic: 2:5 - 2:10
Tomorrow's Study Topic: 3:2 -- 3:3
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Sources: The Divine Code (4e edition) by rabbi Moshe Weiner
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