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 there is serious injury, then you will give a life for a life,
Deuteronomy 19:21
You must not show pity; the principle will be a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, and a foot for a foot.
Matthew 5:38
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'