Lex Talionis is the rule stated as “an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.” The speaker introduces the rule with the words, “And behold, it is written” (3 Nephi 12:38).
The speaker says, “ye shall not resist evil.” He directs that “whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek” should “turn to him the other also” (3 Nephi 12:39).