Devine Scripture

Exodus 21:23

Exodus chapter 21 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But if any harm follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But if any harm follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

Context

v.22And if men strive together, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart, and yet no harm follow; he shall be surely fined, according as the woman’s husband shall lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.

v.23This passage

v.24eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Deuteronomy 19:21

    And thine eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

  • Leviticus 24:19

    And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbor; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him:

  • Numbers 35:31

    Moreover ye shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer, that is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.