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Thread #28535   Message #354558
Posted By: little john cameron
10-Dec-00 - 04:17 PM
Thread Name: BS: More etymology
Subject: RE: BS: More etymology
EYE FOR AN EYE---An equal exchange; the punishment should match the crime.---"I believe in an eye for an eye."---Bible: Exodus 21:23-25 "And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand,foot for foot..........." ljc