Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again.
General references
Bible References
General references
Exodus 21:23
But if mischief happen, then thou shalt give life for life,
Deuteronomy 19:21
And thine eye shall not spare: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.
Matthew 5:38
Ye have heard that it has been said, Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.