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Matthew 5:38

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 38 Ἠκούσατε YOU heard ὅτι that ἐρρέθη it was said Ὀφθαλμὸν Eye ἀντὶ instead of ὀφθαλμοῦ eye καὶ and ὀδόντα tooth ἀντὶ instead of ὀδόντος. tooth.

Matthew 5:38

King James Version
- 38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Matthew 5:38

American Standard Version
- 38 Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Matthew 5:38

The Bible in Living English
- 38 “You have heard that it was said ‘an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’

Matthew Study Notes—Chapter 5

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 5:38
  
  You heard that it was said: See study note on Mt 5:21.
  
  Eye for eye and tooth for tooth: In Jesus’ day, these words from the Law (Ex 21:24; Le 24:20) were misapplied to condone personal vengeance. However, this law was properly applied only after cases came to trial and the appointed judges determined the appropriate punishment.—De 19:15-21.