Leviticus 26:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And if ye will not be reformed by me by these things, but will walk contrary unto me;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And if you will not be corrected by me through these things, but will continue to go against me;

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is saying that if people refuse to learn from His discipline and keep rebelling against Him, there will be further consequences.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Leviticus, God is speaking to the Israelites through Moses in the wilderness, outlining the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience as part of the Mosaic covenant. This verse comes from a section where God describes escalating punishments if the people persist in rebellion, emphasizing that initial corrections are meant to lead to repentance. Historically, this reflects the conditional nature of God's promises to Israel, warning of consequences for unfaithfulness in their covenant relationship.

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