Deuteronomy 19:22

"Your eyes shall not pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes the principle of justice and retribution in a strict sense, where penalties must match the crimes exactly to ensure fairness. However, Jesus later taught that this should be interpreted with mercy, highlighting the need for compassion even within legal contexts.

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