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Bring forth him who has cursed outside of the camp; and let all who heard him lay their hands on his head, and let all the congregation stone him.
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Your Blood on Your Head
Commentators explain that the laying on of hands was a unique and solemn act for blasphemy. The witnesses and judges would place their hands on the offender's head, symbolically declaring, "Your blood be on your own head." This action affirmed the truth of their testimony and the justice of the sentence, placing full responsibility on the sinner.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Lay their hands upon his head - As a protest against the impiety of the criminal, symbolically laying the guilt upon his head. Compare the w…
19th Century
Anglican
Bring forth him that has cursed. —The sentence that God now passes upon the blasphemer is that he should be conducted fro…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Bring forth him that has cursed without the camp To show that he has no part nor lot in Israel, and that he was unwo…
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