Leviticus 24:20 kjv — 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.

King James Version

"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."

— Leviticus 24:20, King James Version

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Leviticus 24 — Context

17

And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death.

18

And he that killeth a beast shall make it good; beast for beast.

19

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

20

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.

21

And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death.

22

Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I am the Lord your God.

23

And Moses spake to the children of Israel, that they should bring forth him that had cursed out of the camp, and stone him with stones. And the children of Israel did as the Lord commanded Moses.

Leviticus 24:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 24:20 say?
Leviticus 24:20 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is Leviticus 24:20 in the Bible?
Leviticus 24:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 24, verse 20.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 24:20.
What translation should I read Leviticus 24:20 in?
Leviticus 24:20 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 Leviticus 24:20?
Leviticus 24:20 reads (KJV): “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.” 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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