KJV ORIGINAL
And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If someone injures their neighbor, the same injury should be done to them in return.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse establishes the principle of equal justice - whatever harm you cause to someone else should be done to you as punishment.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the ancient legal code God gave to Moses for governing the Israelite community. The principle of 'eye for an eye' (lex talionis) was actually a merciful limitation on revenge, ensuring punishments matched crimes rather than escalating into endless cycles of violence. This law was meant to be administered by judges, not carried out by individuals seeking personal revenge.
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