Exodus 21:24 net — eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

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"eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,"

— Exodus 21:24, NET Bible

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Exodus 21 — Context

21

However, if the injured servant survives one or two days, the owner will not be punished, for he has suffered the loss.

22

“If men fight and hit a pregnant woman and her child is born prematurely, but there is no serious injury, he will surely be punished in accordance with what the woman’s husband demands of him, and he will pay what the court decides.

23

But if there is serious injury, then you will give a life for a life,

24

eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

25

burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.

26

“If a man strikes the eye of his male servant or his female servant so that he destroys it, he will let the servant go free as compensation for the eye.

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If he knocks out the tooth of his male servant or his female servant, he will let the servant go free as compensation for the tooth.

Exodus 21:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 21:24 say?
Exodus 21:24 in the NET Bible reads: “eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for 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 (NET): “eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for 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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