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{An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth} (ophthalmon anti ophthalmou kai odonta anti odontos). Note anti with the notion of exchange or substitution. The quotation is from Ex 21:24 De 19:21 Le 24:20 . Like divorce this _jus talionis_ is a restriction upon unrestrained vengeance. "It limited revenge by fixing an exact compensation for an injury" (McNeile). A money payment is allowed in the Mishna. The law of retaliation exists in Arabia today. |