Leviticus 24:15–16 (ESV): 15 And speak to the people of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin. 16 Whoever blasphemes the name of the Lord shall surely be put to death. All the congregation shall stone him. The sojourner as well as the native, when he blasphemes the Name, shall be put to death. 

For many, it may seem harsh to condemn a person to death by stoning for blaspheming a name, for disrespecting a name.

This just consequence in Leviticus 24:15-16 only shows JUST HOW ELEVATED and PURE the name and person of God is.

It IS a harsh sentence. It is harsh precisely because of how high and lofty the name and character of that one being maligned.

Thus the reverse of what is being said here is also true; that there is safety and refuge in the shelter of this name. It either provides covering and refuge, or it rains downs judgment and destruction.

This is the beauty and glory of El Shaddai’s name!