Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

The laws of this chapter provide, I. For the preservation of charity and good neighbourship, in the care of strayed or fallen cattle, Deuteronomy 22:1-22:4. II. For the preservation of order and distinction, that men and women should not wear one another’s clothes (Deuteronomy 22:5), and that other needless mixtures should be avoided, Deuteronomy 22:9-22:11. III. For the preservation of birds, Deuteronomy 22:6, 22:7. IV. Of life, Deuteronomy 22:8. V. Of the commandments, Deuteronomy 22:12. VI. Of the reputation of a wife abused, if she were innocent (Deuteronomy 22:13-22:19), but for her punishment if guilty, Deuteronomy 22:20, 22:21. VII. For the preservation of the chastity of wives, Deuteronomy 22:22. Virgins betrothed (Deuteronomy 22:23-22:27), or not betrothed, Deuteronomy 22:28, 22:29. And, lastly, against incest, Deuteronomy 22:30. MHBCC 176.1