90 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), Source Book Keys, TEMIMAH-EXOD EXODUS | 21:24 eye — EXOD595 It was taught in the school of Chezkiah: ... EXOD595 It was taught in the school of Chezkiah: "An eye for an eye" -- and not an eye and a life for an eye [i.e., "An eye" must refer to monetary payment; for if "eye" is taken literally, the extraction of the eye might result in the taking of the life, and this is proscribed by Scripture] (Kethuvoth 38a) Share Print Source KeyTEMIMAH-EXODVerse21:24Keyword(s)eyeSource Page(s)161 Switch article EXODUS | 21:24 eye — EXOD593 Although "An eye for an eye" does mandate... Previous Article EXODUS | 21:26 free — EXOD600 See [[EXOD401]] Exodus 20:10 slave BLOCH ... Next Article