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'''An Eye For An Eye''' (etc.), is a verse in Ex. 21:24.
'''An Eye For An Eye''' is a principle stated in the Bible, in verse in Exodus 21.
{{cquote| <sup>23</sup>But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, <sup>24</sup>eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, <sup>25</sup>burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.
<sup>26</sup>“An owner who hits a male or female slave in the eye and destroys it must let the slave go free to compensate for the eye. <sup>27</sup>And an owner who knocks out the tooth of a male or female slave must let the slave go free to compensate for the tooth. ''-Exodus 21:23-27''}}
This passage of Exodus speaks on the matter of penalties for doing wrong to another person. It serves as a deterrent to harming another, as doing so entails harm to the aggressor as well.
However, it was not intended to enforce vengeance, but rather to establish a version of "the golden rule."
According to the [[Talmud]] [B.K.83], this refers to monetary payments.
Some sages explain that from the God's perspective, the offender deserves to be punished likewise. But that is not the job of man.{{citation needed}}
==New Testament teachings==
The New testament adds context to this saying. Jesus stated the "golden rule."
{{cquote|So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. ''-Matthew 7:12''}}
However, he also directly addressed the passage in Exodus, as well, in Matthew 5. Jesus clearly indicated that forgiveness, not vengeance, is appropriate for the person who was wronged.
{{cquote|<sup>38</sup>“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ <sup>39</sup>But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. <sup>40</sup>And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. <sup>41</sup>If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. <sup>42</sup>Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.}}
While this does not mean that there will not be consequences to the wrongdoer, often in the form of law enforcement actions from the government, it does put a stop to the idea that a victim should immediately lash out in revenge.