Rather than discriminate against women, the Law elevated and protected them from the rampant exploitation common in the surrounding nations.
(‏ لاويين ١٩ :‏ ٢٩ ؛‏ تثنية ٢٢ :‏ ​ ٢٣ -‏ ٢٩‏ )‏ والزنى كان ممنوعا تحت طائلة الموت لكلا الطرفين .‏