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He that blasphemeth the name of the Lord: this some make a distinct sin from cursing his God, mentioned Lev_24:15, but the difference they make seems arbitrary, and without evidence from reason, or the use of the words. And therefore this may be a repetition of the same sin in other words, which is common. And as this law is laid down in more general terms, Lev_24:15, so both the sin and the punishment are more particularly expressed, Lev_24:16. Or the first part of Lev_24:16 be an application of the former rule to the present case. And as for him that blasphemeth, &c., or is blaspheming, &c. in the present tense, which is fitly used concerning words just now uttered, and scarce yet out of their ears, he shall, &c. And so the following words,
as well the stranger, & c., may be a repetition and amplification of the former law.
All the congregation shall stone him, to show their zeal for God, and to beget in them the greater dread and abhorrency of blasphemy.