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as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />‘If a man causes disfigurement of his neighbor, as he has done, so shall it be done to him—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />If someone injures his neighbor, just as he has done, so shall it be done to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216If a man injures his neighbor, just as he has done, so it shall be done to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘And if a man injures his neighbor, just as he has done, so it shall be done to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />If a man injures his neighbor, just as he has done, so it shall be done to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />If a man injures his neighbor (fellow citizen), whatever he has done shall be done to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If any man inflicts a permanent injury on his neighbor, whatever he has done is to be done to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If any man inflicts a permanent injury on his neighbor, whatever he has done is to be done to him: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbor; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Personal injuries to others must be dealt with in keeping with the crime--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever injures a neighbor must receive the same injury in return-<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"If any of you injure another person, whatever you have done shall be done to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />If a man disfigures his fellow, whatever he did is to be done to him also. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />If a man inflicts an injury on his fellow citizen, just as he has done it must be done to him--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />If anyone injures his neighbor; as he has done, so shall it be done to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And if a man shall cause a blemish in his neighbor; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />If anyone injures his neighbor, whatever he has done must be done to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />If anyone injures his neighbor, it shall be done to him as he has done: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And when a man puts a blemish in his fellow, as he has done so it is done to him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And when a man putteth a blemish in his fellow, as he hath done so it is done to him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And when a man shall give a blemish in his neighbor, as he did so it shall be done to him:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that giveth a blemish to any of his neighbours: as he hath done, so shall it be done to him: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever will have inflicted a blemish on any of his citizens, just as he has done, so shall it be done to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Anyone who inflicts a permanent injury on his or her neighbor shall receive the same in return:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Anyone who maims another shall suffer the same injury in return:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And if a man causes a blemish in his neighbor, as he has done, so shall it be done to him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if a man shall cause a blemish to his fellow, according to the blemish that he caused to his fellow, thus it shall be done to him;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And if a man maim his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And whosoever shall inflict a blemish on his neighbour, as he has done to him, so shall it be done to himself in return;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/24-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=6578" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/24.htm">An Eye for an Eye</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>Whoever kills an animal must make restitution—life for life. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: wə·’îš (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">anyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">injures</a> <a href="/hebrew/3971.htm" title="3971: mūm (N-ms) -- Blemish, defect. Usually muwm; as if passive participle from an unused root probably meaning to stain; a blemish."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5997.htm" title="5997: ba·‘ă·mî·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- An associate, fellow, relation. From a primitive root meaning to associate; companionship; hence a comrade or kindred man.">his neighbor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whatever</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">he has done</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: yê·‘ā·śeh (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">must be done</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him:</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. Just as he injured the other person, the same must be inflicted on him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/21-23.htm">Exodus 21:23-25</a></span><br />But if a serious injury results, then you must require a life for a life— / eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, / burn for burn, wound for wound, and stripe for stripe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38-39</a></span><br />You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ / But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-21.htm">Deuteronomy 19:21</a></span><br />You must show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-19</a></span><br />Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-29.htm">Proverbs 24:29</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Luke 6:29-31</a></span><br />If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. / Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back. / Do to others as you would have them do to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/21-18.htm">Exodus 21:18-19</a></span><br />If men are quarreling and one strikes the other with a stone or a fist, and he does not die but is confined to bed, / then the one who struck him shall go unpunished, as long as the other can get up and walk around outside with his staff. Nevertheless, he must compensate the man for his lost work and see that he is completely healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a></span><br />In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/35-16.htm">Numbers 35:16-21</a></span><br />If, however, anyone strikes a person with an iron object and kills him, he is a murderer; the murderer must surely be put to death. / Or if anyone has in his hand a stone of deadly size, and he strikes and kills another, he is a murderer; the murderer must surely be put to death. / If anyone has in his hand a deadly object of wood, and he strikes and kills another, he is a murderer; the murderer must surely be put to death. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a></span><br />Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-31.htm">Mark 12:31</a></span><br />The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-6.htm">Genesis 9:6</a></span><br />Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a></span><br />Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbor; as he has done, so shall it be done to him;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/19-21.htm">Deuteronomy 19:21</a></b></br> And thine eye shall not pity; <i>but</i> life <i>shall go</i> for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38</a></b></br> Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-2.htm">Matthew 7:2</a></b></br> For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/23-18.htm">Blemish</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-2.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/exodus/22-5.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-21.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/exodus/21-35.htm">Injures</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">Maim</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-10.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-10.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-18.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-38.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/24-20.htm">Blemish</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-9.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/numbers/5-24.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-20.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-14.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/job/5-18.htm">Injures</a> <a href="/joshua/11-8.htm">Maim</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-14.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-14.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-20.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-20.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/24-1.htm">The oil for the lamps</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/24-5.htm">The showbread</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/24-10.htm">Shelomith's son blasphemes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/24-13.htm">The law of blasphemy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/24-17.htm">Of murder</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/24-18.htm">Of damage</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/24-23.htm">The blasphemer is stoned</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/leviticus/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>If anyone injures his neighbor</b><br>This phrase introduces the principle of reciprocal justice, often referred to as "lex talionis" or the law of retaliation. In the ancient Near Eastern context, this was a common legal principle, also found in the Code of Hammurabi. It served to limit retribution and prevent escalating cycles of violence. The term "neighbor" here is significant, as it implies a fellow member of the Israelite community, emphasizing the importance of maintaining harmony and justice within the covenant people. This principle underscores the value of human life and the need for fairness in interpersonal relationships.<p><b>whatever he has done</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the concept of proportional justice. The punishment or restitution must correspond directly to the injury inflicted. This reflects the broader biblical theme of justice and righteousness, where actions have consequences, and individuals are held accountable for their deeds. It also points to the meticulous nature of the Mosaic Law, which sought to address various aspects of community life with precision and fairness.<p><b>must be done to him</b><br>This phrase enforces the idea of equitable retribution. It is not merely about punishment but about restoring balance and justice. In the New Testament, Jesus references this principle in <a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38-39</a>, where He calls His followers to a higher standard of forgiveness and love, moving beyond mere retribution. This reflects the transformative nature of Christ's teachings, which fulfill and transcend the Old Testament law. The principle here also foreshadows the ultimate justice and mercy found in Jesus Christ, who bore the consequences of sin on behalf of humanity, offering grace instead of retribution.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai and communicated them to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, to whom the laws in Leviticus were given as part of their covenant relationship with God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The central place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among the Israelites during their wilderness journey.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting where the Israelites received the laws, including the laws of retribution, as they journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_justice.htm">Understanding Justice</a></b><br>The law of retribution in <a href="/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19</a> emphasizes justice and fairness, ensuring that the punishment fits the crime. It reflects God's desire for order and equity in human relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_law.htm">The Role of the Law</a></b><br>The Old Testament law served as a guide for the Israelites, teaching them about God's holiness and their need for justice. It points to the need for a Savior who fulfills the law perfectly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_fulfillment_of_the_law.htm">Jesus' Fulfillment of the Law</a></b><br>Jesus' teachings in the New Testament transform the understanding of justice from retribution to forgiveness and love. Believers are called to follow His example in dealing with offenses.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_forgiveness.htm">Practical Forgiveness</a></b><br>In our daily lives, we are encouraged to move beyond the desire for retribution and embrace forgiveness, reflecting Christ's love and grace to those who wrong us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_community.htm">Living in Community</a></b><br>The principle of justice in Leviticus reminds us of the importance of living in harmony and peace with others, seeking reconciliation and restoration in our relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_'eye_for_eye'_with_'turn_cheek'.htm">How can the “eye for an eye” principle (Leviticus 24:19–20) be reconciled with New Testament teachings like “turn the other cheek” (Matthew 5:38–39)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_law_of_retribution.htm">What is the Law of Retribution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'eye_for_an_eye'_mean.htm">What does "eye for an eye" mean biblically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_are_moses_and_hammurabi_alike.htm">How are Moses and the Hammurabi Code similar?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19, 20) <span class= "bld">And if a man cause a blemish.</span>--See <a href="/context/exodus/21-24.htm" title="Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,">Exodus 21:24-25</a>.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/24-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">If</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anyone</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִ֕ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">injures</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתֵּ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his neighbor,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעֲמִית֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·mî·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5997.htm">Strong's 5997: </a> </span><span class="str2">Companionship, a comrade, kindred man</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whatever</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he has done</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשָׂ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">must be done</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵעָ֥שֶׂה</span> <span class="translit">(yê·‘ā·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him:</span><br /><span class="heb">לּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/24-19.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 24:19 If anyone injures his neighbor (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/24-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 24:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 24:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/24-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 24:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 24:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>