Manfred Oeming, Beit Mikra vol. 60 (2015), No. 2, An abstract
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The adequate understanding of the formula “eye for eye, tooth for tooth" etc. (Ex. 21:24-25) is a matter under debate. The article first provides an overview of the ten most important interpretations of the talio formula (in singular) in the current scientific research and shows why each interpretation is problematic. Then the author tries to demonstrate that the character and meaning of the formula changes in different contexts in the Bible. The differences are so deep, that it is better not to speak of one formula but to differentiate between five talio formulas.





























