Exodus 21:25
New International Version
burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.

New Living Translation
a burn for a burn, a wound for a wound, a bruise for a bruise.

English Standard Version
burn for burn, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

Berean Standard Bible
burn for burn, wound for wound, and stripe for stripe.

King James Bible
Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

New King James Version
burn for burn, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

New American Standard Bible
burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.

NASB 1995
burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.

NASB 1977
burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.

Legacy Standard Bible
burn for burn, bruise for bruise, wound for wound.

Amplified Bible
burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.

Christian Standard Bible
burn for burn, bruise for bruise, wound for wound.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
burn for burn, bruise for bruise, wound for wound.”

American Standard Version
burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

Contemporary English Version
burn for burn, cut for cut, and bruise for bruise.

English Revised Version
burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
a burn for a burn, a bruise for a bruise, a wound for a wound.

Good News Translation
burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.

International Standard Version
burn for burn, wound for wound, and bruise for bruise.

Majority Standard Bible
burn for burn, wound for wound, and stripe for stripe.

NET Bible
burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.

New Heart English Bible
burning for burning, wound for wound, and bruise for bruise.

Webster's Bible Translation
Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

World English Bible
burning for burning, wound for wound, and bruise for bruise.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

Young's Literal Translation
burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

Smith's Literal Translation
Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

Catholic Public Domain Version
a scrape for a scrape, a wound for a wound, a bruise for a bruise.

New American Bible
burn for burn, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

New Revised Standard Version
burn for burn, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Burning for burning, wound for wound, slap for slap.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Branding in exchange for branding, wound in exchange for wound, a blow in exchange for a blow.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Personal Injury Laws
24eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, 25burn for burn, wound for wound, and stripe for stripe. 26If a man strikes and blinds the eye of his manservant or maidservant, he must let the servant go free as compensation for the eye.…

Cross References
Leviticus 24:19-20
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.

Matthew 5:38-39
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;

Deuteronomy 19:21
You must show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot.

Romans 12:17-19
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.”

Proverbs 24:29
Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.”

1 Peter 3:9
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.

Luke 6:29-31
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.

Matthew 7:12
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.

Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.

Colossians 3:25
Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

James 2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Isaiah 33:1
Woe to you, O destroyer never destroyed, O traitor never betrayed! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed. When you have finished betraying, you will be betrayed.

1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

1 Corinthians 6:7
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?

Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.


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Exodus 21
1. Laws for men servants
5. For the servant whose ear is bored
7. For women servants
12. For manslaughter
16. For kidnappers
17. For cursers of parents
18. For smiters
22. For a hurt by chance
28. For an ox that gores
33. For him who is an occasion of harm














burn for burn
This phrase is part of the lex talionis, or the law of retaliation, which is a principle of retributive justice. The Hebrew word for "burn" is "כְּוִיָּה" (keviya), which refers to a burn or a scar. In the ancient Near Eastern context, this law was revolutionary in its demand for proportional justice, ensuring that the punishment matched the crime without exceeding it. It reflects God's desire for justice and fairness, preventing excessive retribution and promoting societal order. This principle underscores the sanctity of human life and the importance of treating others with dignity and respect.

wound for wound
The Hebrew word for "wound" is "פֶּצַע" (petza), indicating a physical injury or harm. This phrase emphasizes the need for equitable justice, ensuring that any injury inflicted is met with a corresponding penalty. Historically, this was a significant departure from the often brutal and excessive punishments common in ancient cultures. It highlights the biblical principle of justice tempered with mercy, as it seeks to limit vengeance and promote reconciliation. This reflects God's character as both just and merciful, calling His people to embody these attributes in their interactions with others.

stripe for stripe
The term "stripe" comes from the Hebrew "חַבּוּרָה" (chabburah), meaning a bruise or welt, typically from a blow. This phrase further reinforces the concept of measured justice. In the ancient world, physical punishment was a common form of retribution, but this law ensured that such punishment was not arbitrary or excessive. It serves as a reminder of the value God places on human life and the importance of justice that is fair and proportionate. This principle is echoed in the teachings of Jesus, who calls His followers to go beyond mere justice to embrace forgiveness and love, transforming relationships and communities.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
burn
כְּוִיָּה֙ (kə·wî·yāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3555: A branding

for
תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ)
Preposition
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

burn,
כְּוִיָּ֔ה (kə·wî·yāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3555: A branding

wound
פֶּ֖צַע (pe·ṣa‘)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6482: A bruise, wound

for
תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ)
Preposition
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

wound,
פָּ֑צַע (pā·ṣa‘)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6482: A bruise, wound

[and] stripe
חַבּוּרָ֕ה (ḥab·bū·rāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2250: A stripe, blow

for
תַּ֖חַת (ta·ḥaṯ)
Preposition
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

stripe.
חַבּוּרָֽה׃ (ḥab·bū·rāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2250: A stripe, blow


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