What does Leviticus 24:20 mean?

Leviticus 24:20 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Leviticus 24:20 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again.

18And he that killeth a beast shall make it good; beast for beast.

19And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;

20Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again.

21And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death.

22Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I am the LORD your God.

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