And yet for all that, when they be in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: for I am the LORD their God.
But even when they are living as captives in their enemies' land, I will not completely reject them or hate them enough to destroy them completely and break my promise to them, because I am the LORD their God.
God is promising that even when His people are punished and taken captive by their enemies, He will never completely abandon them or break His covenant with them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God is outlining the blessings and curses that would follow the Israelites' obedience or disobedience to His laws as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. This verse comes from a section warning of potential exile and hardship if they turned away from God, yet it emphasizes His enduring faithfulness to the covenant made with their ancestors. It reflects the historical reality that Israel often faced consequences for idolatry, but God's promises remained intact.
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