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href="/bsb/exodus/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />An eye in exchange for an eye, a tooth in exchange for a tooth, a hand in exchange of a hand, a foot in exchange for a foot.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/21-24.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/kVae3PiKqhs?start=5340" 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/exodus/21.htm">Personal Injury Laws</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>But if a serious injury results, then you must require a life for a life— <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘a·yin (N-cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">eye</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘a·yin (N-cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">eye,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8127.htm" title="8127: šên (N-cs) -- Tooth, ivory. From shanan; a tooth; specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff.">tooth</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/8127.htm" title="8127: šên (N-cs) -- Tooth, ivory. From shanan; a tooth; specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff.">tooth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yāḏ (N-fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yāḏ (N-fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: re·ḡel (N-fs) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">foot</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: rā·ḡel (N-fs) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">foot,</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>burn for burn, wound for wound, and stripe for stripe.…<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="/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19-20</a></span><br />If anyone injures his neighbor, whatever he has done must be done to him: / fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. Just as he injured the other person, the same must be inflicted on him.<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="/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="/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/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.<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="/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="/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="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a></span><br />For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a></span><br />I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.<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="/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="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">1 Corinthians 6:7</a></span><br />The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52</a></span><br />“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/21-26.htm">Exodus 21:26,27</a></b></br> And if a man smite the eye of his servant, or the eye of his maid, that it perish; he shall let him go free for his eye's sake… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19,20</a></b></br> And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath 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><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/10-5.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/exodus/19-17.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/exodus/21-20.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Tooth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/21-26.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/exodus/24-4.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/exodus/22-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/exodus/21-27.htm">Tooth</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-1.htm">Laws for men servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-5.htm">For the servant whose ear is bored</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-7.htm">For women servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-12.htm">For manslaughter</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-16.htm">For kidnappers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-17.htm">For cursers of parents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-18.htm">For smiters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-22.htm">For a hurt by chance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-28.htm">For an ox that gores</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-33.htm">For him who is an occasion of harm</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/exodus/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>eye for eye</b><br>This phrase is part of the lex talionis, or the law of retaliation, which was a common legal principle in ancient Near Eastern cultures. It is intended to ensure that the punishment fits the crime, preventing excessive retribution. In the context of the Mosaic Law, it served as a guideline for judges to administer justice fairly. This principle is echoed in <a href="/leviticus/24-20.htm">Leviticus 24:20</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/19-21.htm">Deuteronomy 19:21</a>. Jesus later addresses this law in <a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38-39</a>, where He calls for a higher standard of forgiveness and mercy, emphasizing the spirit of the law over the letter.<p><b>tooth for tooth</b><br>The inclusion of "tooth for tooth" highlights the detailed nature of the law, ensuring that even minor injuries were addressed with proportional justice. This reflects the value placed on individual rights and personal dignity within the Israelite community. The law was not meant to encourage personal vengeance but to provide a legal framework for justice. It underscores the importance of fairness and equity in legal proceedings, a principle that resonates throughout biblical teachings.<p><b>hand for hand</b><br>"Hand for hand" extends the principle of proportional justice to injuries affecting one's ability to work and provide for oneself and one's family. In ancient agrarian societies, the loss of a hand could have devastating economic consequences. This phrase underscores the importance of protecting individuals' livelihoods and ensuring that justice takes into account the broader impact of injuries. It also reflects the communal responsibility to uphold justice and support those who have been wronged.<p><b>foot for foot</b><br>The mention of "foot for foot" further emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the law, covering all aspects of physical harm. This reflects the holistic approach of the Mosaic Law, which sought to maintain social order and harmony by addressing all potential sources of conflict. The principle of proportional justice served as a deterrent against violence and abuse, promoting a culture of respect and accountability. This concept of justice is foundational to the biblical worldview, which upholds the inherent worth and dignity of every person.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the Law from God on Mount Sinai, including the laws found in <a href="/bsb/exodus/21.htm">Exodus 21</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people to whom the Law was given, forming the basis of their covenant relationship with God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The place where God delivered the Law to Moses, including the civil and moral laws for the Israelite community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/principle_of_justice.htm">Principle of Justice</a></b><br>The "eye for eye" law was intended to ensure justice and prevent excessive punishment. It established a legal framework for fair retribution.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/limitation_of_retaliation.htm">Limitation of Retaliation</a></b><br>This law served to limit personal vengeance, ensuring that punishment was proportional to the offense and not driven by personal vendetta.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/foundation_for_mercy.htm">Foundation for Mercy</a></b><br>While the law provided a basis for justice, it also pointed to the need for mercy and forgiveness, as later emphasized by Jesus.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ's_fulfillment_of_the_law.htm">Christ's Fulfillment of the Law</a></b><br>Jesus' teaching in the New Testament calls believers to transcend the literal application of this law, embracing a spirit of forgiveness and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/application_in_modern_context.htm">Application in Modern Context</a></b><br>In contemporary society, this principle can be applied by seeking justice through legal systems while personally practicing forgiveness and reconciliation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 21</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/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_the_bible_say_on_revenge.htm">What does the Bible say about revenge and vengeance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/repay_evil_with_evil.htm">Should we repay evil with evil? (Proverbs 24:29 vs. Romans 12:17)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/21-24.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">eye</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֚יִן</span> <span class="translit">(‘a·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֣חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">eye,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֔יִן</span> <span class="translit">(‘a·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tooth</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(šên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8127.htm">Strong's 8127: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tooth, ivory, a cliff</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֣חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tooth,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(šên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8127.htm">Strong's 8127: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tooth, ivory, a cliff</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֚ד</span> <span class="translit">(yāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֣חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hand,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(yāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">foot</span><br /><span class="heb">רֶ֖גֶל</span> <span class="translit">(re·ḡel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֥חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">foot,</span><br /><span class="heb">רָֽגֶל׃</span> <span class="translit">(rā·ḡel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/21-24.htm">Exodus 21:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/21-24.htm">Exodus 21:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/21-24.htm">Exodus 21:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/21-24.htm">Exodus 21:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/21-24.htm">Exodus 21:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/21-24.htm">Exodus 21:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/21-24.htm">Exodus 21:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/21-24.htm">Exodus 21:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/21-24.htm">Exodus 21:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/21-24.htm">Exodus 21:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/21-24.htm">OT Law: Exodus 21:24 Eye for eye tooth for tooth hand (Exo. 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