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#An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. code
If a man injures his neighbor, just as he has done, so it shall be done to him. The phrase eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth refers to a principle found in Babylonian Law, in the Code of Hammurabi, as well as in monotheist religions. Example Usage The guy ended up killing the man that was sleeping with his wide. It’s a saying referring to taking revenge on someone that did you wrong. If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us. You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. The meaning of the proverbial expression, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, is that there is a reaction to a discretion equal to the original offense or crime. At the root of this principle is that one of the. Topics and verses are auto-generated from user searches. The exact Latin (lex talionis) to English translation of this phrase is actually The law of retaliation. Luke 6:29 - And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.Įxodus 21:12 - He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.ĭeuteronomy 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. Romans 12:10-21 - Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love in honour preferring one another (Read More.) Proverbs 13:3 - He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. Matthew 5:38 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:ġ Thessalonians 5:15 - See that none render evil for evil unto any man but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. Romans 12:17-19 - Recompense to no man evil for evil.
Matthew 5:38-39 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: (Read More.)Įxodus 21:24 - Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
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