Leviticus 24:16

Translations

Modern

Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death; the whole assembly must surely stone him, whether he is a foreign resident or native; if he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death.

Traditional

And he that blasphemeth the name of the Lord, he shall surely be put to death, and all the congregation shall certainly stone him: as well the stranger, as he that is born in the land, when he blasphemeth the name of the Lord, shall be put to death.

Literal

And whoever blasphemes the name of YHWH must surely be put to death. All the congregation must surely stone him, as the sojourner, as the native; when he blasphemes the name he shall be put to death.

Latin

…et qui blasphemaverit nomen Domini, morte moriatur: lapidibus opprimet eum omnis multitudo, sive ille civis, sive peregrinus fuerit. Qui blasphemaverit nomen Domini, morte moriatur.

Original

Hebrew

English

Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death; the whole assembly must surely stone him, whether he is a foreign resident or native; if he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death.

Notes

Leviticus 24:10–23

A large group of non-Israelites, including other Semitic people and Egyptians, left Egypt with the Israelites (Exodus 12:38). Among them was a man with an Israelite mother and an Egyptian father. A fight broke out between this man and a full-blooded Israelite. the man who was half-Egyptian verbally cursed the Israelite, using the name of God in a disrespectful manner.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Ancient Law Codes Death Violation of the Sacred

Related verses

Matthew 12:31
Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
John 10:33–36
“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.”
James 2:7
Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?
1 Timothy 1:13
I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.
Mark 3:28–29
Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.
Exodus 20:7
You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.
1 Kings 21:10–13
But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”
Psalm 139:20
…who speak of You deceitfully; Your enemies take Your name in vain.
Psalm 74:10
How long, O God, will the enemy taunt You? Will the foe revile Your name forever?
Psalm 74:18
Remember how the enemy has mocked You, O LORD, how a foolish people has spurned Your name.
John 8:58–59
“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”
Matthew 26:66
What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Blasphemy Courts and Trials Criminal Law and Punishment Curse, Cursed Deuteronomy, Book of Foreigner God, Names of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Naboth Shelomith

Topics

Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning Blasphemy: Punishment of Blasphemy: The Depraved Son of Shelomith, Who, in an Altercation with an Israelite, Cursed God Homicide: Justifiable, Described as Killing Persons Condemned by Law Profane Swearing: Punishment For Punishment: Death Penalty for Blasphemy Stoning to Death Strangers in Israel: Laws Respecting: Not to Blaspheme God Strangers: Mosaic Law Relating to Their Blaspheming

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