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.
Anyone who curses or speaks evil against the name of the LORD must be put to death, and the whole community must stone them. This applies equally to foreigners and native-born Israelites, when anyone curses the name of the LORD, they must be put to death.
This verse establishes that under Old Testament law, cursing God's holy name was punishable by death for everyone, regardless of their nationality.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, the Israelites were establishing laws for their community while wandering in the wilderness after escaping slavery in Egypt, as part of God's covenant to make them a holy nation. This specific law about blaspheming God's name emphasized the importance of maintaining reverence for the Lord in a society where His presence was central to their identity and daily life. It was set within a broader context of regulations for the tabernacle and purity, reflecting the severe consequences for actions that threatened communal holiness.
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