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Exodus 21:24 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Exodus 21:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 21 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,”
Exodus 21:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 21:24
Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,The famous formula: exact correspondence between crime and punishment. 'Eye for eye' (עַיִן תַּחַת עָיִן, ayin tachat ayin) means the punishment fits the crime—no more, no less. This prevents both excessive vengeance and inadequate justice. Rabbinic tradition interpreted this as monetary compensation (paying the value of an eye), showing the law's spirit was restitution, not mutilation. Jesus quotes this in Matthew 5:38 to contrast civil justice with personal forgiveness—governments execute justice; individuals extend mercy. Paul echoe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 21:24
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“eye for eye”
“you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure”
“so shall it be done to him:”
“and you have given them blood to drink. They deserve this.,For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.,,,,,,,,”
“Give”
“and caught him”
“As your sword has made women childless”