Leviticus 24:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 24:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 24:16 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he that blasphemeth the name of the LORD, he shall surely be put to death, and all the congregation shall certainly ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 24:16 — KJV
“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.”
— Leviticus 24:16 (KJV)
Leviticus 24:16 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 24:16
“And the LORD said unto Moses, The man shall be surely put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 24:16: lord, surely, put
“Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever he be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that giveth any of his seed unto Molech; he shall surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him with stones.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 24:16: surely, put, death
“And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto the LORD? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the LORD to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 24:16: lord, surely, put
“But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 24:16: lord, well, stranger
“And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land. Rehoboth: that is Room”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 24:16: name, lord, well
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