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Hace 6 días · This verse encourages us to actively turn away from evil and instead pursue peace. Seeking peace involves intentional actions, such as resolving conflicts, promoting understanding, and fostering harmonious relationships. Matthew 5:38-39 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’
Hace 6 días · “Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and return and be healed.” This verse depicts a command from God to Isaiah to proclaim a message that would further blind the people to the truth.
Hace 6 días · Proverbs 4:25-27. “Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.” These verses encourage us to keep our focus on what is important and not be easily distracted.
7 de may. de 2024 · Matthew 5:38-42 - "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also... Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
10 de may. de 2024 · Understanding the Context of “Eye For Eye” in the Bible. – In Exodus 21:24, it is stated, “eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”. This verse is often seen as a form of justice, ensuring that the punishment fits the crime.
10 de may. de 2024 · “Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise.” This verse is commonly interpreted as a call for proportional retribution, emphasizing the principle of reciprocity in punishment.
Hace 3 días · Rather than revenge, “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” calls for rehabilitation, reconciliation, forgiveness, and healing of offenders, victims, and community. Far from heartless vengeance, it enshrines the very values of empathy, compassion, and clemency in the Biblical Jewish Constitution. Toward the end of this week’s Torah ...
