Leviticus 26:9

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For I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, and establish my covenant with you.

Original Language Analysis

וּפָנִ֣יתִי For I will have respect H6437
וּפָנִ֣יתִי For I will have respect
Strong's: H6437
Word #: 1 of 10
to turn; by implication, to face, i.e., appear, look, etc
אֲלֵיכֶ֔ם H413
אֲלֵיכֶ֔ם
Strong's: H413
Word #: 2 of 10
near, with or among; often in general, to
וְהִפְרֵיתִ֣י unto you and make you fruitful H6509
וְהִפְרֵיתִ֣י unto you and make you fruitful
Strong's: H6509
Word #: 3 of 10
to bear fruit (literally or figuratively)
אֶתְכֶ֔ם H853
אֶתְכֶ֔ם
Strong's: H853
Word #: 4 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְהִרְבֵּיתִ֖י and multiply H7235
וְהִרְבֵּיתִ֖י and multiply
Strong's: H7235
Word #: 5 of 10
to increase (in whatever respect)
אֶתְכֶ֑ם H853
אֶתְכֶ֑ם
Strong's: H853
Word #: 6 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וַהֲקִֽימֹתִ֥י you and establish H6965
וַהֲקִֽימֹתִ֥י you and establish
Strong's: H6965
Word #: 7 of 10
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 8 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּרִיתִ֖י my covenant H1285
בְּרִיתִ֖י my covenant
Strong's: H1285
Word #: 9 of 10
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
אִתְּכֶֽם׃ H854
אִתְּכֶֽם׃
Strong's: H854
Word #: 10 of 10
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

Analysis & Commentary

For I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, and establish my covenant with you.

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.


The holiness demanded in Leviticus becomes possible through Christ, who both satisfies God's righteous requirements and transforms believers by His Spirit.

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. The tabernacle's design parallels ancient Near Eastern temple architecture, yet its portable nature and absence of divine images distinguished it from pagan temples.

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