eye for eye in English
biblical saying concerning punishment that is equal to an offense, principle of justice that requires punishment equal in kind to the offense
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1. It would go far beyond “eye for eye, tooth for tooth.”
2. Jehovah’s perfect justice required ‘soul for soul, eye for eye, tooth for tooth.’
3. Thus, the Law stated: “Soul will be for soul, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
4. + 21 You* should not feel sorry:+ Life* will be for life,* eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.