Devine Scripture

Leviticus 24:20

Leviticus chapter 24 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be rendered unto him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be rendered unto him.

Context

v.19And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbor; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him:

v.20This passage

v.21And he that killeth a beast shall make it good: and he that killeth a man shall be put to death.

Cross references

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

  • Exodus 21:23

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

  • 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.

  • Matthew 5:38

    Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: