In the Old Testament God steps in and gives His people a command that is supposed to put check into how far they are allowed to go in retribution. He tells them An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, meaning the punishment should not exceed the offense…but as always, Jesus takes it deeper, beyond the law.
21. Lex Talionis. Matthew 5:38-42
21. Lex Talionis. Matthew 5:38-42
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42
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