Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.
Life shall
General references
Bible References
Life shall
Exodus 21:23
But if there is any further injury, then you shall require [as a penalty] life for life,
Leviticus 24:17
‘If a man takes the life of any human being [unlawfully], he shall most certainly be put to death.
Matthew 5:38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth [punishment that fits the offense].’
General references
Leviticus 24:19
If a man injures his neighbor (fellow citizen), whatever he has done shall be done to him:
Deuteronomy 5:20
‘You shall not give false testimony [that is, lie, withhold, or manipulate the truth] against your neighbor (any person).
Deuteronomy 25:12
then you shall cut off her hand; you shall not show pity [for her].