Leviticus 26:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I will turn against you, and you will be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you, and you will run away even when no one is chasing you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is warning that turning away from Him leads to defeat, oppression, and living in constant fear.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from God's covenant warnings to Israel through Moses before they entered the Promised Land. It's part of a longer passage outlining the consequences of disobedience to God's laws. These weren't arbitrary punishments, but natural results of breaking their relationship with God who was their protector and source of strength.

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