Key Figures — Leviticus 24

3 figures

1. Moses

   Mediator and lawgiver for the Israelites.

   Moses receives and communicates God's laws regarding the maintenance of the lampstand, the showbread, and the punishment for blasphemy.

   Related passages

   • Exodus Chapter 25 (Instructions for the lampstand and showbread)
   • Numbers Chapter 15 (Further laws given through Moses)

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2. The Blasphemer

   Individual who blasphemed the Name of the Lord.

   The son of an Israelite woman and an Egyptian man who blasphemed the Name and was stoned to death as per God's command, illustrating the seriousness of blasphemy.

   Related passages

   • Exodus Chapter 20 (The Ten Commandments, including the prohibition of taking the Lord's name in vain)
   • Matthew Chapter 12 (Jesus speaks about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit)

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3. The Israelite Community

   The collective body responsible for carrying out God's laws.

   The community is instructed to carry out the punishment for blasphemy, emphasizing communal responsibility in upholding God's holiness.

   Related passages

   • Leviticus Chapter 19 (Laws for holy living)
   • Deuteronomy Chapter 17 (Community involvement in legal matters)

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