Leviticus 24:23

23 Moses spoke thus to the people of Israel; and they took the blasphemer outside the camp, and stoned him to death. The people of Israel did as the Lord had 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 One who kills an animal shall make restitution for it; but one who kills a human being shall be put to death.
22 You shall have one law for the alien and for the citizen: for I am the Lord your God.
23 Moses spoke thus to the people of Israel; and they took the blasphemer outside the camp, and stoned him to death. The people of Israel did as the Lord had commanded Moses.
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