1)

Having stated "u'Meis ha'Ish ... Levado" in the previous Pasuk, why does the Torah add 've'la'Na'arah Lo Sa'Asei Davar"?

1.

Nedarim, 27a: To teach us the principle 'Oneis Rachmana Patreih' - Someone who is an Oneis 1 is absolved from punishment. 2

1

In a situation beyond his control. 1.

2

See Torah Temimah, note 18

2)

If the girl is Patur because she cried out but there waas no-one to save her, why does the Torah mention a field?

1.

Rashi (in Sh'mos 22:30): It only mentions a field because it is more common for a rape to take place there. 1

2.

Ramban: Refer to 22:24:1:2*.

3.

Torah Temimah (citing the Rambam): To teach us that, if the act took place in the field, the girl is assumed to have been raped, until it is proven that she was a willing partner, whereas in the town she is assumed guilty until proven innocent. 2 .

1

See Torah Temimah, note 190.

2

Refer also to 22:24:1:1**.

3)

What are the implications of "ve'Ein Moshi'a lah"?

1.

Rashi (in Pesachim, 25b): It implies that if there is someone to save her, he should do so at all costs 1 - even if it means taking the life of the rapist. 2

1

Rashi: If he is unable to save her by removing one limb (of the rapist, such as a hand). See also Torah Temimah, note 191.

2

Refer to 22:26:1:2.

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