Leviticus 24:20

“Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, etc.] Which is not to be taken strictly or literally, but for the price or value of those, which is to be given in a pecuniary way; (see Gill on “<022124>Exodus 21:24-25”); as he hath caused a blemish in a man, shall it be done to him; unless he gives satisfaction, and pays a valuable consideration for it.”

“24:20 eye for an eye: The legal principle involved is often called lex talionis (“law of retaliation”), which is that the penalty must fit the crime. When an injured party sought revenge on behalf of their kinsman (see Num 35:19-21), excessive revenge naturally ensued instead of appropriate justice. This provoked even greater retaliation, resulting in a cycle of increasing violence. Lex talionis served to regulate the prosecution of crimes (see also Lev 6:2-7; cp. Exod 21:24; Lev 24:20; Deut 19:21; Matt 5:28-39).”

“Exo 21:23-25; Deu 19:21; Mat 5:38 Leviticus 24:21”