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
If there is harm, then you are to require life for life,
Deuteronomy 19:21
Your eyes must not show pity life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot."
Matthew 5:38
"You have heard that it was said, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'