Leviticus 24:20 nasb — fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; just as he has injured a man, so it shall be inflicted on him.

NASB

"fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; just as he has injured a man, so it shall be inflicted on him."

— Leviticus 24:20, NASB

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Leviticus 24 — Context

17

'If a man takes the life of any human being, he shall surely be put to death.

18

'The one who takes the life of an animal shall make it good, life for life.

19

'If a man injures his neighbor, just as he has done, so it shall be done to him:

20

fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; just as he has injured a man, so it shall be inflicted on him.

21

'Thus the one who kills an animal shall make it good, but the one who kills a man shall be put to death.

22

'There shall be one standard for you; it shall be for the stranger as well as the native, for I am the LORD your God.'"

23

Then Moses spoke to the sons of Israel, and they brought the one who had cursed outside the camp and stoned him with stones. Thus the sons of Israel did, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Leviticus 24:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 24:20 say?
Leviticus 24:20 in the NASB reads: “fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; just as he has injured a man, so it shall be inflicted on him.”
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 (NASB): “fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; just as he has injured a man, so it shall be inflicted on him.” 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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