Exodus 21:24 BSB — MannaFest

Exodus 21:24

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

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ASV

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

KJV

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

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Commentary

3 voices

Origen of Alexandria

AGAINST CELSUS 7.25 (253)

Celsus does not quote any passages from the law which are apparently in contradiction to what stands in the gospel, so that we might compare them. He says, "And to a man who has struck one once one should offer oneself to be struck again." But we will say that we are aware that "it was said to them of old time, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,' " and that we have read also the words "But I say unto you, to him that strikes you on one cheek offer the other one also."

The record, by era

The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice

John Wesley

1703–1791

Explanatory Notes upon the Old Testament (1765)

Eye for eye - The execution of this law is not put into the hands of private persons, as if every man might avenge himself, which would introduce universal confusion. The tradition of the elders seems to have put this corrupt gloss upon it. But magistrates had an eye to this rule in punishing offenders, and doing right to those that are injured.

The Nineteenth Century1 voice

Adam Clarke

1762–1832

Commentary on the Bible (1832)

Eye for eye - This is the earliest account we have of the lex talionis, or law of like for like, which afterwards prevailed among the Greeks and Romans. Among the latter, it constituted a part of the twelve tables, so famous in antiquity; but the punishment was afterwards changed to a pecuniary fine, to be levied at the discretion of the praetor.

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Original language & word study

12 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
עַ֚יִן	'A.yin	an eye	H5869 →
תַּ֣חַת	Ta.chat	in place of	H8478 →
עַ֔יִן	'A.yin	an eye	H5869 →
שֵׁ֖ן	shen	a tooth	H8127 →
תַּ֣חַת	Ta.chat	in place of	H8478 →
שֵׁ֑ן	Shen	a tooth	H8127 →
יָ֚ד	yad	a hand	H3027 →
תַּ֣חַת	Ta.chat	in place of	H8478 →
יָ֔ד	Yad	a hand	H3027 →
רֶ֖גֶל	Re.gel	a foot	H7272 →
תַּ֥חַת	Ta.chat	in place of	H8478 →
רָֽגֶל׃	Ra.gel	a foot	H7272 →

Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.

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Where the connections lead

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Through
Matthew 7:2
For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
leads to
- James 2:13
  For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
- Mark 4:24
  He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you.
- Luke 6:38
  Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured…
- Obadiah 1:15
  For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return upon your own head.
- Psalms 18:25–26
  To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;
Through
Deuteronomy 19:21
You must show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot.
leads to
- Matthew 5:38–39
  You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’
Through
Revelation 16:6
For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.”
leads to
- Isaiah 49:26
  I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your…
- Revelation 6:10–11
  And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You avenge our blood and judge those who dwell upon the earth?”

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The record, by era

Where the connections lead

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The walk

Related verses

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About Exodus