Leviticus 24:23

23 Moses spoke to the people of Israel. So the man who had cursed the LORD's name was taken outside the camp. There they stoned him to death as the LORD commanded Moses. The Israelites did as the LORD commanded Moses.

Leviticus 24:23 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 24:23

And Moses spake unto the children of Israel
As the Lord had commanded him:

that they should bring forth him that had cursed out of the camp, and
stone him with stones;
which were the instructions God had given to Moses upon inquiring his mind and will about this matter:

and the children of Israel did as the Lord commanded Moses;
they took the blasphemer, and led him out of the camp, put their hands on him, and stoned him with stones till he died.

Leviticus 24:23 In-Context

21 Whoever kills an animal must replace it. Whoever kills a person must be put to death.
22 The same rule applies to every one of you. It makes no difference whether you are a foreigner or an Israelite, because I am the LORD your God."
23 Moses spoke to the people of Israel. So the man who had cursed the LORD's name was taken outside the camp. There they stoned him to death as the LORD commanded Moses. The Israelites did as the LORD commanded Moses.
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