Exodus 21:24

Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:24

BSB
eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
AKJV
Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
CPDV
an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot,
ERV
eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
NHEB
eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
SMT
Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Commentary for Exodus 21:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 21:24
Summary
Equivalent bodily harm requires matching physical penalty
Event
Retaliatory justice principle
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law