Leviticus 26:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then I will oppose you in My anger, and I Myself will punish you seven times over for your sins.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is warning that if His people continue in disobedience, He will respond with severe discipline proportional to their rebellion.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Leviticus, God is giving laws and instructions to the Israelites through Moses as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. Chapter 26 outlines the blessings for obedience and the severe consequences for disobedience, emphasizing the covenant relationship between God and His people. This verse specifically warns of intensified punishment if the Israelites persisted in their sins, reflecting God's justice and holiness in maintaining that covenant.

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