Exodus 21:24

24 1eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Exodus 21:24 In-Context

22 "If men struggle with each other and strike a woman with child so that she gives birth prematurely, yet there is no injury, he shall surely be fined as the woman's husband may demand of him, and he shall pay as the judges decide.
23 "But if there is any further injury, then you shall appoint as a penalty life for life,
24 eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
25 burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.
26 "If a man strikes the eye of his male or female slave , and destroys it, he shall let him go free on account of his eye.

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Cross References 1

  • 1. Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21; Matthew 5:38
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