Matthew 5:38
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:”Matthew 5:38
What Does Matthew 5:38 Mean?
Matthew 5:38 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 38 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Matthew 5:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Leviticus 24:19“And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;”Deuteronomy 19:21“And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”Exodus 21:22“If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman’s husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.”Deuteronomy 19:19“Then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to have done unto his brother: so shalt thou put the evil away from among you.”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.”Matthew 5:21“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:”Matthew 5:27“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:”
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