Does 5:33 applies/applied to those insulting Allah and His Messenger?

[Mubashir]

Those wishing to punish others for insulting the blessed Messenger often quote the following from the Qur'an in support of their actions.

5:33 It is but a just recompense for those who make war on God and His apostle, and endeavour to spread corruption on earth, that they are being slain in great' numbers, or crucified in great numbers, or have, in l' result of their perverseness, their hands and feet cut off in great numbers, or are being [entirely] banished from [the face of] the earth: such is their ignominy in this world. But in the life to come [yet more] awesome suffering awaits them-
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This contrasts with numerous verses advising the Messenger to deal with those insulting him with dignified patience.

How best should 5:33 be interpreted and for what situations it came into effect or comes into effect?

Thanks in advance

[HOPE]

Salaam all,

This verse, as brother  Mubashir, pointed out is not about insulting.  Insult is a psychological assault on your nafs.  That is why God wants us to ignore it; do not let your ego get flared.  I understand the [waging war on Allah and His Messenger] to be not following the commands of Allah verbalized by the Prophet.  The corrupters are those who cause fasad in different ways: fasad that includes murder, theft, armed robbery or rape.  Punishments would be different.  They can be killed or hanged rather than crucified  or life in prison without parole.