And if ye will not yet for all this hearken unto me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.
And if you still won't listen to me after all this, then I will punish you seven times more severely for your sins.
God is warning that continued disobedience will lead to increasingly severe consequences - His discipline will intensify if people refuse to listen to Him.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God is speaking to the Israelites through Moses as they journeyed through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, outlining the terms of His covenant with them. This verse is part of a larger passage in chapter 26 that details blessings for obedience and a series of escalating punishments for continued disobedience to God's laws, emphasizing the seriousness of breaking the covenant. It reflects the ancient Near Eastern context where covenants between rulers and people often included rewards and penalties to enforce loyalty.
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