Leviticus 26:45 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But I will for their sakes remember the covenant of their ancestors, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the heathen, that I might be their God: I am the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But for their sake, I will remember the covenant I made with their ancestors, whom I brought out of Egypt while the nations watched, so that I could be their God. I am the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that even when His people fail Him, He will still remember His covenant with their ancestors and remain faithful to His promises.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes at the end of Leviticus 26, which outlines the blessings for obedience and consequences for disobedience to God's laws. It was given to the Israelites during their time in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. Even after describing severe punishments for unfaithfulness, God concludes with this promise of hope, referencing the covenant He made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

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