Virginity, Tokens Of
Virginity, Tokens Of
(, bethulim, masc. plur. of , a virgin; Sept. ; Vulg. signa virginitatis; Deu 22:14-15; Deu 22:17; Deu 22:20; elsewhere virginity simply). The Mosaic laws concerning virginity are recorded in Deu 22:13-29; comp. Mat 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.