Leviticus 24
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17 See Exodus 20:13; 21:12–14 and comments.
18 In all cases—other than the intentional killing of a human being (Numbers 35:31)—the penalty for any injury could be paid in money (silver). In the case of an animal that was killed, the fair price of the animal had to be paid (verse 21); that is, the value of the animal’s life had to be paid—life for life.
19–20 See Exodus 21:22–25 and comment.
21 See verse 18 and comment.
22 This verse repeats the principle that all people—native born and alien, rich and poor, high caste and low caste—are all equal under the law (verse 16).
23 This verse reports the execution of the blasphemer mentioned in verses 10–16. In ancient Israel, the guilty person was usually placed in a pit and stones were thrown down upon him.
The Israelites did as the LORD commanded Moses. First, the people sought the Lord’s will concerning the blasphemer’s punishment (verse 12); second, when the Lord’s will was made known, they did it. And that is what the Lord wants from us. We must seek His will above all else, and then we must do it. This is the truest form of worship: putting God first and doing His will. This, above all, is the worship God wants from us (see Exodus 23:25—26 and comment).