Episode 41 - Out of Context: Eye for an Eye (Exodus 21:24-25)

The Bible Never Said That

We need to take time to wrestle with these verses from the Law. The good news is, Jesus gives a great sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, to clarify the Old Testament law for his listeners.
Verses referenced: Exodus 21:22-25, Leviticus 24:17-20, Deuteronomy 19:16-21, Romans 12:19-21, Matthew 5:38-42, 1 Peter 3:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Hebrews 10:30
Books referenced:
Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortland: https://amzn.to/3vPStJh
Articles referenced:
“Why did God Allow for an Eye for an Eye in the Old Testament” by Hope Bolinger: https://bit.ly/3rDwu74
“What Does an Eye for an Eye Mean” by Penny Noyes: https://bit.ly/3OsmRBC
“Eye for an Eye-Biblical Meaning and Significance” by Crosswalk.com: https://bit.ly/3xNRlIm
“What Does Eye for an Eye Mean” by Jennifer Slattery: https://bit.ly/3EyaUpq
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