eye for an eye

eye for an eye (and a tooth for a tooth).

Prov. If someone hurts you, you should punish the offender by hurting him or her in the same way. (An ancient principle of justice going back to biblical times.) When they were children, the two brothers operated on the principle of an eye for an eye, so that if the older one hit the younger one, the younger one was entitled to hit him back just as hard.

eye for an eye, an

Revenge or retribution, repayment in kind. This term comes from Mosaic law as expressed in the books of Exodus and Deuteronomy (19:21): “Thine eye shall not pity, but life shall for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.” The sentiment and wording were repeated in the Book of Leviticus (24:20) but countermanded in the Gospel of St. Matthew (5:38–39), which tells us instead to turn the other cheek.

See also: eye

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

Give an inch and he'll take a mile
butter wouldn't melt (in his/her mouth), looks as if
One's bark is worse than bite
many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip, there's
trouble shared is a trouble halved
thing you don't want is dear at any price
mind one's p's and q's, to
Set a beggar on horseback, and he'll ride to the devil
leave out of
leavings

References in periodicals archive

It's okay basta maputol ko lang kayo [as long as I will cut you off] or an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth," Duterte said during an awarding ceremony in Malacanang last Wednesday.

Duterte: No letup in war in drugs

Continue reading "Daf Yomi: Debating the Literalness of 'An Eye for an Eye'" at...

Daf Yomi: Debating the Literalness of 'An Eye for an Eye'

He was against revenge; he was against "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth".

We need Christianity; YourSay

As long as "an eye for an eye" dominates Middle East thought and behavior, there is little hope of peaceable solutions to Iraq's civil war.

Middle East concerns

This is not a question of an eye for an eye, however.

VOICE OF THE SCOTTISH DAILY MIRROR: Noble sacrifice

Too often it is easy for our instincts to kick in on hearing of a crime and we demand an eye for an eye. But can we really say calling offenders the

Victim's attitude is a lesson to all

The Babylonian Code of Hammurabi called for an eye for an eye long before the Israelite law did.

Scripture as a norm of moral deliberation and its application to homosexuality

One is 'If you take an eye for an eye, then the whole world will finally go blind' and the second quotation is 'No one can insult you without your permission' Then there are a series of advices attributed to him and displayed at many government offices and businesses across India and these stress the necessity of serving the customers and the people.

Gandhi: Behind the Mask of Divinity

'An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind', as Mahatma Gandhi said.

Who will break the chain of hate?

Geraldine McCaughrean 5 An Eye For An Eye Marjorie Blackman 6 The Last Polar Bears Harry Horse 7 Stupid White Men Michael Moore 8 Spies Michael Frayn 9 Fingersmith Sarah Waters 10 The Hours Michael Cunningham HARDBACKS 1 Lola Rose Jacqueline Wilson 2 Schott's Original Miscellany Ben Schott 3 Blue Horizon Wilbur Smith 4 31 Songs Nick Hornby 5 The King Of Torts John Grisham 6 How To Be A Gardener Book Two Alan Titchmarsh 7 The Sabre's Edge Allan Mallinson 8 Samuel Pepys: The Unequalled Self Claire Tomalin 9 The Bad Beginning: Series Of Lemony Snicket Unfortunate Events 10 Life of Pi Yann Martel

Books: Bestsellers

Check out the Severed Head of State 7" "No Love Lost." The name of the band and the apocalyptic cover is what drew me to this one, and then I was told they do a Corrosion of Conformity cover ("Prayer," originally on Eye for an Eye, an amazing song done well here too), which sealed the deal.

Notes: from the underground

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus urges us to replace the old law of 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' with an attitude of charity, even toward those who would commit evil against us (Mw 5:38-48).

Ten anti-death penalty fallacies: the case against capital punishment relies on myth, misinformation, and misplaced emotionalism. (Crime and Punishment)

Back when he was a lonely voice opposing the bombing of Kosovo, Kucinich went on the pundit shows to suggest we "reexamine some foreign policy doctrines"--including "the doctrine of an eye for an eye." Over the summer, he held a press conference to announce his idea for forming a Department of Peace.

Above the patriotic din. (The Word from Washington)

The Old Testament taught: 'An eye for an eye...' etc.

Theme For Today

I am not writing about the death penalty, I am writing about the continuing practice of eye for an eye. It is not evil.

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释义	eye for an eye eye for an eye (and a tooth for a tooth). Prov. If someone hurts you, you should punish the offender by hurting him or her in the same way. (An ancient principle of justice going back to biblical times.) When they were children, the two brothers operated on the principle of an eye for an eye, so that if the older one hit the younger one, the younger one was entitled to hit him back just as hard. See also: eye McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. eye for an eye, an Revenge or retribution, repayment in kind. This term comes from Mosaic law as expressed in the books of Exodus and Deuteronomy (19:21): “Thine eye shall not pity, but life shall for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.” The sentiment and wording were repeated in the Book of Leviticus (24:20) but countermanded in the Gospel of St. Matthew (5:38–39), which tells us instead to turn the other cheek. See also: eye The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: Give an inch and he'll take a mile butter wouldn't melt (in his/her mouth), looks as if One's bark is worse than bite many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip, there's trouble shared is a trouble halved thing you don't want is dear at any price mind one's p's and q's, to Set a beggar on horseback, and he'll ride to the devil leave out of leavings References in periodicals archive It's okay basta maputol ko lang kayo [as long as I will cut you off] or an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth," Duterte said during an awarding ceremony in Malacanang last Wednesday. Duterte: No letup in war in drugs Continue reading "Daf Yomi: Debating the Literalness of 'An Eye for an Eye'" at... Daf Yomi: Debating the Literalness of 'An Eye for an Eye' He was against revenge; he was against "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth". We need Christianity; YourSay As long as "an eye for an eye" dominates Middle East thought and behavior, there is little hope of peaceable solutions to Iraq's civil war. Middle East concerns This is not a question of an eye for an eye, however. VOICE OF THE SCOTTISH DAILY MIRROR: Noble sacrifice Too often it is easy for our instincts to kick in on hearing of a crime and we demand an eye for an eye. But can we really say calling offenders the Victim's attitude is a lesson to all The Babylonian Code of Hammurabi called for an eye for an eye long before the Israelite law did. Scripture as a norm of moral deliberation and its application to homosexuality One is 'If you take an eye for an eye, then the whole world will finally go blind' and the second quotation is 'No one can insult you without your permission' Then there are a series of advices attributed to him and displayed at many government offices and businesses across India and these stress the necessity of serving the customers and the people. Gandhi: Behind the Mask of Divinity 'An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind', as Mahatma Gandhi said. Who will break the chain of hate? Geraldine McCaughrean 5 An Eye For An Eye Marjorie Blackman 6 The Last Polar Bears Harry Horse 7 Stupid White Men Michael Moore 8 Spies Michael Frayn 9 Fingersmith Sarah Waters 10 The Hours Michael Cunningham HARDBACKS 1 Lola Rose Jacqueline Wilson 2 Schott's Original Miscellany Ben Schott 3 Blue Horizon Wilbur Smith 4 31 Songs Nick Hornby 5 The King Of Torts John Grisham 6 How To Be A Gardener Book Two Alan Titchmarsh 7 The Sabre's Edge Allan Mallinson 8 Samuel Pepys: The Unequalled Self Claire Tomalin 9 The Bad Beginning: Series Of Lemony Snicket Unfortunate Events 10 Life of Pi Yann Martel Books: Bestsellers Check out the Severed Head of State 7" "No Love Lost." The name of the band and the apocalyptic cover is what drew me to this one, and then I was told they do a Corrosion of Conformity cover ("Prayer," originally on Eye for an Eye, an amazing song done well here too), which sealed the deal. Notes: from the underground In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus urges us to replace the old law of 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth' with an attitude of charity, even toward those who would commit evil against us (Mw 5:38-48). Ten anti-death penalty fallacies: the case against capital punishment relies on myth, misinformation, and misplaced emotionalism. (Crime and Punishment) Back when he was a lonely voice opposing the bombing of Kosovo, Kucinich went on the pundit shows to suggest we "reexamine some foreign policy doctrines"--including "the doctrine of an eye for an eye." Over the summer, he held a press conference to announce his idea for forming a Department of Peace. Above the patriotic din. (The Word from Washington) The Old Testament taught: 'An eye for an eye...' etc. Theme For Today I am not writing about the death penalty, I am writing about the continuing practice of eye for an eye. It is not evil. Eye for an eye
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