Exodus 21:24 cpdv — an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot, "

— Exodus 21:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 21 — Context

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But if he survives for one day or two, he shall not be subject to punishment, because it is his money.

22

If men will have quarreled, and one of them has struck a pregnant woman, and as a result she miscarries, but she herself survives, he shall be subject to as much damage as the husband of the woman shall petition from him, or as arbitrators shall judge.

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But if her death will have followed, he will repay a life for a life,

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an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot,

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a scrape for a scrape, a wound for a wound, a bruise for a bruise.

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If anyone will have struck the eye of his male or female servant, having left them with one eye, he shall release them freely, because of the eye that he has put out.

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Likewise, if he knocks out a tooth of his male or female servant, he shall similarly release them freely.

Exodus 21:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 21:24 say?
Exodus 21:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot, ”
Where is Exodus 21:24 in the Bible?
Exodus 21:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 21, verse 24.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 21:24.
What translation should I read Exodus 21:24 in?
Exodus 21:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 21:24?
Exodus 21:24 reads (CPDV): “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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