94 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), Source Book Keys, LEHRMAN EXODUS | 21:23 eye — EXOD588 The Talmudic interpretation of the words ... EXOD588 The Talmudic interpretation of the words "an eye for an eye" [this verse], is that they merely enjoin monetary compensation. Such compensation, commensurate with the accidental destruction of life or limb, must be accepted as authentic, because it is truest to the spirit of the Torah. Share Print Source KeyLEHRMANVerse21:23Keyword(s)eyeSource Page(s)43 Switch article EXODUS | 21:22 reckoning — EXOD587 Many cynics may conclude that prayer real... Previous Article EXODUS | 21:23 eye — EXOD589 When the aim of a Rabbinic command is to ... Next Article