What was the purpose of the "eye for an eye" rule?
The "eye for an eye" rule did not authorize or sanction vigilante justice. Rather, it helped appointed judges to impose harsh punishments that were appropriate, being neither too harsh nor too lenient.
The rule also served as a deterrent to any who would intentionally harm others or scheme to do so. "Those who remain [those who observed God's justice being carried out] will hear and be afraid," explained the Law, "and they will never do anything bad like among you." - DEUTERONOMY 19:20.
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