And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me; I will bring seven times more plagues upon you according to your sins.
If you continue to oppose me and refuse to listen to me, I will bring seven times more disasters upon you because of your sins.
God is warning that persistent rebellion and refusal to listen to Him will result in increasingly severe consequences.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, which contains the laws given to the Israelites through Moses, this verse is part of a larger passage where God outlines the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience as part of the covenant. The historical context is the time of the Israelites' wilderness wanderings after the Exodus, when God was establishing His expectations for His people to maintain their relationship with Him and avoid severe consequences like plagues. This reflects the ancient covenant structure common in the Near East, where loyalty to a ruler brought rewards, and rebellion led to punishment.
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