Deuteronomy 19:21
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 19
“And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”Deuteronomy 19:21
What Does Deuteronomy 19:21 Mean?
Deuteronomy 19:21 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 19, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Law.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 19:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:38“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”Deuteronomy 7:16“And thou shalt consume all the people which the LORD thy God shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that will be a snare unto thee.”Exodus 21:23“And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,”Exodus 21:24“Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,”Leviticus 24:20“Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again.”Deuteronomy 19:13“Thine eye shall not pity him, but thou shalt put away the guilt of innocent blood from Israel, that it may go well with thee.”Exodus 21:20“And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished.”Leviticus 24:17“And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death.”Leviticus 24:19“And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;”Genesis 45:20“Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.”Deuteronomy 25:12“Then thou shalt cut off her hand, thine eye shall not pity her.”
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