And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant: and when ye are gathered together within your cities, I will send the pestilence among you; and ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy.
I will bring war against you to punish you for breaking my agreement with you. When you gather together in your cities for protection, I will send disease among you, and you will be handed over to your enemies.
God is warning that breaking His covenant will result in war, disease, and defeat by enemies as consequences for disobedience.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the section of Leviticus where God outlines the blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience to His covenant with Israel. Moses is delivering God's laws to the Israelites in the wilderness before they enter the Promised Land. These warnings were meant to encourage faithfulness to God's commands and prepare them for the consequences of turning away from Him.
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