Leviticus 26:28

Authorized King James Version

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Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.

Original Language Analysis

וְהָֽלַכְתִּ֥י Then I will walk H1980
וְהָֽלַכְתִּ֥י Then I will walk
Strong's: H1980
Word #: 1 of 11
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
עִמָּכֶ֖ם H5973
עִמָּכֶ֖ם
Strong's: H5973
Word #: 2 of 11
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
בַּֽחֲמַת unto you also in fury H2534
בַּֽחֲמַת unto you also in fury
Strong's: H2534
Word #: 3 of 11
heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
קֶ֑רִי contrary H7147
קֶ֑רִי contrary
Strong's: H7147
Word #: 4 of 11
hostile encounter
וְיִסַּרְתִּ֤י I will chastise H3256
וְיִסַּרְתִּ֤י I will chastise
Strong's: H3256
Word #: 5 of 11
to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct
אֶתְכֶם֙ H853
אֶתְכֶם֙
Strong's: H853
Word #: 6 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אַף and I even H637
אַף and I even
Strong's: H637
Word #: 7 of 11
meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though
אָ֔נִי H589
אָ֔נִי
Strong's: H589
Word #: 8 of 11
i
שֶׁ֖בַע you seven times H7651
שֶׁ֖בַע you seven times
Strong's: H7651
Word #: 9 of 11
seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 10 of 11
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
חַטֹּֽאתֵיכֶֽם׃ for your sins H2403
חַטֹּֽאתֵיכֶֽם׃ for your sins
Strong's: H2403
Word #: 11 of 11
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender

Analysis & Commentary

Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.

This verse falls within the section on Blessings and Curses. Covenant blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, establishing consequences of Israel's covenant relationship.


Hebrews 9-10 explains how Christ's once-for-all sacrifice supersedes the repeated Levitical offerings, providing permanent cleansing from sin.

Historical Context

Covenant blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, establishing consequences of Israel's covenant relationship. Chapters 17-27, often called the 'Holiness Code,' expand covenant obligations beyond ritual to encompass all of life—sexuality, economics, justice, and relationships. The repeated refrain 'I am the LORD' grounds these laws in God's character and covenant relationship with Israel. Israel received these laws while encamped at Sinai, before entering Canaan. The laws prepared them for life in the promised land, distinguishing them from Canaanite practices and establishing their identity as God's holy nation. The portable tabernacle, central to Levitical worship, accompanied them through wilderness wanderings and eventually found permanent form in Solomon's temple. Ancient texts like the Code of Hammurabi show that law codes were common in the ancient Near East, but biblical law uniquely grounded ethics in God's character rather than merely social convention.

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