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BIBLE CUSTOMS AND CURIOSITIES (DO NOT RETALIATE)

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The law of retaliation in the Old Testament permitted a person to put out an eye or knock out a tooth of an offender who had inflicted such injuries upon him (Exodus 21:23-25). But Jesus calls for a higher code of behavior from His followers. (“Whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also,” Matthew 5:39.)

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DEFINITION OF VENGENCE

September 10, 2018Uncategorizedbible definition, christianity, definition, definitions, Deuteronomy, God, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, IAM, Jesus Christ, Leviticus, Lord, Romans, Vengeanceabarkley8

VENGEANCE– Punishment in retaliation for an injury or offense; repayment for a wrong suffered. The Levitical law prescribed, “You shall not take vengeance” (Lev 19:18). Only God was qualified to take vengeance, because His acts were based on His holiness, righteousness, and justice, which punishes sin and vindicates the oppressed and the poor in spirit (Deut 32:35; Rom 12:19). Continue reading DEFINITION OF VENGENCE →

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