Leviticus 24:16

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.

Cross-references

Leviticus 24:11 Historical context

Leviticus 24:11 describes the specific incident of blasphemy that prompted this law.

Leviticus 19:12 prohibits swearing falsely by God's name, a related offense of profaning the name.

James 2:7 Allusion

In James 2:7, rich oppressors blaspheme the name of Christ, echoing the OT offense against God's name.

Exodus 20:7 Parallel

Exodus 20:7 gives the command not to misuse God's name, which this verse enforces with a death penalty.

In 1 Timothy 1:13, Paul confesses he was a blasphemer, showing guilt under this law but receiving mercy.

Acts 26:11 Allusion

In Acts 26:11, Paul recalls forcing Christians to blaspheme, directly invoking this offense.

John 10:33–36 Historical context

In John 10:33-36, the Jews accuse Jesus of blasphemy under this law, but Jesus defends himself using Scripture.

John 8:59 Historical context

In John 8:59, the Jews attempt to stone Jesus for blasphemy, directly applying the penalty prescribed in this verse.

John 8:58 Historical context

John 8:58 records Jesus' 'I am' declaration, which the Jews consider blasphemy under this law, prompting the stoning attempt.

Mark 3:29 Contrast

Mark 3:29 specifies eternal guilt for blaspheming the Spirit, contrasting with the temporal death penalty prescribed in this verse.

Mark 3:28 Contrast

Mark 3:28 declares all sins forgivable except blasphemy against the Spirit, a new contrast to the absolute penalty of death here.

In Matthew 12:31, Jesus distinguishes blasphemy against the Spirit as unforgivable, contrasting with the OT's universal death penalty for blasphemy.

1 Kings 21:10–13 Historical context

In 1 Kings 21:10-13, false witnesses use this blasphemy law to have Naboth stoned, showing how the law was exploited.

Mark 14:64 Allusion

In Mark 14:64, the Sanhedrin condemns Jesus under this blasphemy law, directly applying its death penalty.

Luke 5:21 Allusion

In Luke 5:21, scribes accuse Jesus of blasphemy under this law for forgiving sins, invoking its capital penalty.

Matthew 9:3 Allusion

In Matthew 9:3, scribes accuse Jesus of blasphemy for forgiving sins, directly applying this law.

John 19:7 Allusion

In John 19:7, Jewish leaders cite this law requiring Jesus to die for claiming to be the Son of God.

Acts 6:11 Allusion

In Acts 6:11, false witnesses accuse Stephen of blasphemy under this law, leading to his stoning.

Psalm 139:20 Related theme

Psalm 139:20 describes adversaries misusing God's name, directly paralleling the blasphemy offense subject to death here.

Psalm 74:18 Related theme

Psalm 74:18 repeats the complaint of enemies reviling God's name, reflecting the same offense condemned in this law.

Psalm 74:10 Related theme

Psalm 74:10 laments enemies mocking God's name, echoing the offense punished here but questioning why God allows it.