Exodus 21:24-25. Eye for eye, &c. — This is termed the law of retaliation; and from hence heathen lawgivers took it, and put it among their other laws.

In Exodus 21-24, we see that Jesus perfectly embodies God's desire for justice and is transforming those who believe in him into that same embodiment.

A heavy penalty was required for a major offence, a light penalty for a minor offence. This principle also restricted vengeance, as people often take revenge ...

7 июн. 2015 г. · “Eye for Eye, Tooth for Tooth, was not a directive to individuals, licensing them to retaliate – they were 'sentencing' guidelines for courts.

This verse outlines the idea that the punishment for an offense should match the severity of the harm caused.

This is "lex talionis", the law of retaliation, and from whence the Heathens had theirs; but whether this is to be taken strictly and literally, or only for ...

The law of Moses was a “preparatory gospel” that included the principles of repentance, baptism, remission of sins, and the law of carnal commandments.

For today's Christian, Exodus 21:25 serves as a reminder of the importance of justice and fairness in dealing with others. While modern legal systems may not ...

It serves in this place as a maxim for the magistrate in awarding the amount of compensation to be paid for the infliction of personal injury. The sum was to be ...