Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, New Living Translation an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot, English Standard Version eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Berean Standard Bible eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, King James Bible Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, New King James Version eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, New American Standard Bible eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, NASB 1995 eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, NASB 1977 eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Legacy Standard Bible eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Amplified Bible eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Christian Standard Bible eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Holman Christian Standard Bible eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, American Standard Version eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Contemporary English Version eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, English Revised Version eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, GOD'S WORD® Translation an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot, Good News Translation eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, International Standard Version eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Majority Standard Bible eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, NET Bible eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, New Heart English Bible eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Webster's Bible Translation Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, World English Bible eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versioneye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Young's Literal Translation eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Smith's Literal Translation Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Catholic Public Domain Version an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot, New American Bible eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, New Revised Standard Version eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated An eye in exchange for an eye, a tooth in exchange for a tooth, a hand in exchange of a hand, a foot in exchange for a foot. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Brenton Septuagint Translation eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Personal Injury Laws…23But if a serious injury results, then you must require a life for a life— 24eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, 25burn for burn, wound for wound, and stripe for stripe.… Cross References Leviticus 24:19-20 If anyone injures his neighbor, whatever he has done must be done to him: / fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. Just as he injured the other person, the same must be inflicted on him. Deuteronomy 19:21 You must show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot. Matthew 5:38-39 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ / But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; Romans 12:17-19 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Matthew 7:12 In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets. Luke 6:29-31 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. / Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back. / Do to others as you would have them do to you. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Isaiah 50:6 I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. Proverbs 24:29 Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.” 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. 1 Corinthians 6:7 The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated? Matthew 26:52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Treasury of Scripture Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Exodus 21:26,27 And if a man smite the eye of his servant, or the eye of his maid, that it perish; he shall let him go free for his eye's sake… Leviticus 24:19,20 And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him; … Deuteronomy 19:21 And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. Jump to Previous Eye Foot Hand ToothJump to Next Eye Foot Hand ToothExodus 21 1. Laws for men servants5. For the servant whose ear is bored 7. For women servants 12. For manslaughter 16. For kidnappers 17. For cursers of parents 18. For smiters 22. For a hurt by chance 28. For an ox that gores 33. For him who is an occasion of harm eye for eye This phrase is part of the lex talionis, or the law of retaliation, which was a common legal principle in ancient Near Eastern cultures. It is intended to ensure that the punishment fits the crime, preventing excessive retribution. In the context of the Mosaic Law, it served as a guideline for judges to administer justice fairly. This principle is echoed in Leviticus 24:20 and Deuteronomy 19:21. Jesus later addresses this law in Matthew 5:38-39, where He calls for a higher standard of forgiveness and mercy, emphasizing the spirit of the law over the letter. tooth for tooth hand for hand foot for foot Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the Law from God on Mount Sinai, including the laws found in Exodus 21. 2. Israelites The people to whom the Law was given, forming the basis of their covenant relationship with God. 3. Mount Sinai The place where God delivered the Law to Moses, including the civil and moral laws for the Israelite community. Teaching Points Principle of JusticeThe "eye for eye" law was intended to ensure justice and prevent excessive punishment. It established a legal framework for fair retribution. Limitation of Retaliation This law served to limit personal vengeance, ensuring that punishment was proportional to the offense and not driven by personal vendetta. Foundation for Mercy While the law provided a basis for justice, it also pointed to the need for mercy and forgiveness, as later emphasized by Jesus. Christ's Fulfillment of the Law Jesus' teaching in the New Testament calls believers to transcend the literal application of this law, embracing a spirit of forgiveness and love. Application in Modern Context In contemporary society, this principle can be applied by seeking justice through legal systems while personally practicing forgiveness and reconciliation. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew eyeעַ֚יִן (‘a·yin) Noun - common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain for תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of eye, עַ֔יִן (‘a·yin) Noun - common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain tooth שֵׁ֖ן (šên) Noun - common singular Strong's 8127: A tooth, ivory, a cliff for תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of tooth, שֵׁ֑ן (šên) Noun - common singular Strong's 8127: A tooth, ivory, a cliff hand יָ֚ד (yāḏ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3027: A hand for תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of hand, יָ֔ד (yāḏ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3027: A hand foot רֶ֖גֶל (re·ḡel) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda for תַּ֥חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of foot, רָֽגֶל׃ (rā·ḡel) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda Links Exodus 21:24 NIVExodus 21:24 NLT Exodus 21:24 ESV Exodus 21:24 NASB Exodus 21:24 KJV Exodus 21:24 BibleApps.com Exodus 21:24 Biblia Paralela Exodus 21:24 Chinese Bible Exodus 21:24 French Bible Exodus 21:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 21:24 Eye for eye tooth for tooth hand (Exo. 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