Leviticus 24:14

Authorized King James Version

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Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him.

Original Language Analysis

הוֹצֵ֣א Bring forth H3318
הוֹצֵ֣א Bring forth
Strong's: H3318
Word #: 1 of 17
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 2 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַֽמְקַלֵּ֗ל him that hath cursed H7043
הַֽמְקַלֵּ֗ל him that hath cursed
Strong's: H7043
Word #: 3 of 17
to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 4 of 17
near, with or among; often in general, to
מִחוּץ֙ without H2351
מִחוּץ֙ without
Strong's: H2351
Word #: 5 of 17
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors
לַֽמַּחֲנֶ֔ה the camp H4264
לַֽמַּחֲנֶ֔ה the camp
Strong's: H4264
Word #: 6 of 17
an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e
וְסָֽמְכ֧וּ him lay H5564
וְסָֽמְכ֧וּ him lay
Strong's: H5564
Word #: 7 of 17
to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
כָֽל H3605
כָֽל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 8 of 17
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַשֹּׁמְעִ֛ים and let all that heard H8085
הַשֹּׁמְעִ֛ים and let all that heard
Strong's: H8085
Word #: 9 of 17
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 10 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם their hands H3027
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם their hands
Strong's: H3027
Word #: 11 of 17
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 12 of 17
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
רֹאשׁ֑וֹ upon his head H7218
רֹאשׁ֑וֹ upon his head
Strong's: H7218
Word #: 13 of 17
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
וְרָֽגְמ֥וּ stone H7275
וְרָֽגְמ֥וּ stone
Strong's: H7275
Word #: 14 of 17
to cast together (stones), i.e., to lapidate
אֹת֖וֹ H853
אֹת֖וֹ
Strong's: H853
Word #: 15 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 16 of 17
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָֽעֵדָֽה׃ and let all the congregation H5712
הָֽעֵדָֽה׃ and let all the congregation
Strong's: H5712
Word #: 17 of 17
a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)

Analysis & Commentary

Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him.

This verse falls within the section on Oil, Bread, and Blasphemy. Instructions for tabernacle maintenance and the account of a blasphemer's punishment, showing reverence for God's name.


Hebrews 9-10 explains how Christ's once-for-all sacrifice supersedes the repeated Levitical offerings, providing permanent cleansing from sin.

Historical Context

Instructions for tabernacle maintenance and the account of a blasphemer's punishment, showing reverence for God's name. Chapters 17-27, often called the 'Holiness Code,' expand covenant obligations beyond ritual to encompass all of life—sexuality, economics, justice, and relationships. The repeated refrain 'I am the LORD' grounds these laws in God's character and covenant relationship with Israel. Israel received these laws while encamped at Sinai, before entering Canaan. The laws prepared them for life in the promised land, distinguishing them from Canaanite practices and establishing their identity as God's holy nation. The portable tabernacle, central to Levitical worship, accompanied them through wilderness wanderings and eventually found permanent form in Solomon's temple. The tabernacle's design parallels ancient Near Eastern temple architecture, yet its portable nature and absence of divine images distinguished it from pagan temples.

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