Charles Ellicott Commentary Leviticus 24:16

"And he that blasphemeth the name of Jehovah, he shall surely be put to death; all the congregation shall certainly stone him: as well the sojourner, as the home-born, when he blasphemeth the name [of Jehovah], shall be put to death." — Leviticus 24:16 (ASV)

And he that blasphemeth the name of the Lord. —Better, And he that curseth the name of the Lord. The case is, however, different when it is the God of Israel. It is from now on to be the law that whoever curses Jehovah is to suffer death by lapidation, which is to be inflicted upon the criminal by the Jewish community.

As well the stranger as he that is born in the land. —This law is applicable alike to the proselyte and to the Gentile, who does not even profess to believe in Jehovah.

When he blasphemeth the name of the Lord. —Better, when he curseth the Name. Here again the expression “Name” has, out of reverence, been substituted for Jehovah. .