Exodus 21:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The principle of equivalent compensation extends to all types of injury: burns, wounds, and bruises must be recompensed in kind or equivalently.
The Context of Exodus 21:25
All types of bodily harm fall under proportional justice
What Does Exodus 21:25 Mean?
The law continues the pattern of proportional justice to all bodily harm: a burn caused by one person creates an obligation to provide equivalent compensation; wounds and marks (stripes) similarly require equivalent restitution. No category of injury escapes the principle.
This comprehensive application ensures that justice is systematic and fair across all forms of harm. Whether the injury is inflicted by fire, blade, or blow, the standard remains the same: the perpetrator must make the victim whole through equivalent compensation or loss.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 21:25
What does Exodus 21:25 mean?
The principle of equivalent compensation extends to all types of injury: burns, wounds, and bruises must be recompensed in kind or equivalently.
What is the context of Exodus 21:25?
All types of bodily harm fall under proportional justice