Leviticus 26:35

Authorized King James Version

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As long as it lieth desolate it shall rest; because it did not rest in your sabbaths, when ye dwelt upon it.

Original Language Analysis

כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 1 of 11
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
יְמֵ֥י As long as H3117
יְמֵ֥י As long as
Strong's: H3117
Word #: 2 of 11
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הָשַּׁמָּ֖ה it lieth desolate H8074
הָשַּׁמָּ֖ה it lieth desolate
Strong's: H8074
Word #: 3 of 11
to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e., devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
שָׁבְתָ֛ה because it did not rest H7673
שָׁבְתָ֛ה because it did not rest
Strong's: H7673
Word #: 4 of 11
to repose, i.e., desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
אֵ֣ת H853
אֵ֣ת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 5 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲשֶׁ֧ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 6 of 11
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לֹֽא H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 7 of 11
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
שָׁבְתָ֛ה because it did not rest H7673
שָׁבְתָ֛ה because it did not rest
Strong's: H7673
Word #: 8 of 11
to repose, i.e., desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
בְּשַׁבְּתֹֽתֵיכֶ֖ם in your sabbaths H7676
בְּשַׁבְּתֹֽתֵיכֶ֖ם in your sabbaths
Strong's: H7676
Word #: 9 of 11
intermission, i.e (specifically) the sabbath
בְּשִׁבְתְּכֶ֥ם when ye dwelt H3427
בְּשִׁבְתְּכֶ֥ם when ye dwelt
Strong's: H3427
Word #: 10 of 11
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
עָלֶֽיהָ׃ H5921
עָלֶֽיהָ׃
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 11 of 11
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

Analysis & Commentary

As long as it lieth desolate it shall rest; because it did not rest in your sabbaths, when ye dwelt upon it.

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.


What Leviticus portrayed through types and shadows, Christ fulfilled in reality through His incarnation, perfect life, atoning death, and resurrection.

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 sacrificial texts from cultures surrounding Israel demonstrate the widespread practice of animal sacrifice, but Israel's system uniquely emphasized moral atonement over magical efficacy.

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