That YHWH defines Himself as 'El qanoh' implies that YHWH sees Himself as the chief executive of the Children of Israel rather than the supreme judge or the highest legislator. The institutions of sanctity pertain most directly to the office of the executive and less to the judicial and legislative bodies.
Honor/shame defines a people focused on the chief, the ruler, rather than the people themselves or their administrators.
Vengeance and desert belong to the ruler's role.
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