Leviticus 26:28
Leviticus 26:28 in Multiple Translations
then I will walk in fury against you, and I, even I, will punish you sevenfold for your sins.
Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.
then I will walk contrary unto you in wrath; and I also will chastise you seven times for your sins.
Then my wrath will be burning against you, and I will give you punishment, I myself, seven times for your sins.
then I will take action against you in a rage of fury, and I will punish you myself seven times over for your sins.
Then will I walke stubburnly in mine anger against you, and I will also chastice you seuen times more according to your sinnes.
then I have walked with you in the fury of opposition, and have chastised you, even I, seven times for your sins.
then I will walk contrary to you in wrath. I will also chastise you seven times for your sins.
Then I will walk contrary to you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.
I will also go against you with opposite fury, and I will chastise you with seven plagues for your sins,
I will be very angry with you, and I will oppose you, and I myself will punish you for your sins again and again.
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Leviticus 26:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָלַכְתִּ֥י
עִמָּ/כֶ֖ם
בַּ/חֲמַת
קֶ֑רִי
וְ/יִסַּרְתִּ֤י
אֶתְ/כֶם֙
אַף
אָ֔נִי
שֶׁ֖בַע
עַל
חַטֹּאתֵי/כֶם
וְ/הָלַכְתִּ֥י
hâlak
H1980
to go
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
עִמָּ/כֶ֖ם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
בַּ/חֲמַת
chêmâh
H2534
rage
Prep | N-fs
קֶ֑רִי
qᵉrîy
H7147
hostility
N-ms
וְ/יִסַּרְתִּ֤י
yâçar
H3256
to discipline
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
אֶתְ/כֶם֙
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
אַף
ʼaph
H637
also
DirObjM
אָ֔נִי
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
שֶׁ֖בַע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
חַטֹּאתֵי/כֶם
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 26:28
וְ/הָלַכְתִּ֥י
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
עִמָּ/כֶ֖ם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
בַּ/חֲמַת
chêmâh
H2534
"rage"
Prep | N-fs
This word means intense anger or rage, like a burning fire. It's used in the Bible to describe God's wrath and human anger, often warning against the dangers of unchecked emotions. In Proverbs and Psalms, it cautions against the destructive power of anger and rage.
Definition: 1) heat, rage, hot displeasure, indignation, anger, wrath, poison, bottles 1a) heat 1a1) fever 1a2) venom, poison (fig.) 1b) burning anger, rage Aramaic equivalent: che.ma (חֱמָא "rage" H2528)
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: anger, bottles, hot displeasure, furious(-ly, -ry), heat, indignation, poison, rage, wrath(-ful). See H2529 (חֶמְאָה). See also: Genesis 27:44; Isaiah 63:5; Psalms 6:2.
קֶ֑רִי
qᵉrîy
H7147
"hostility"
N-ms
This word means hostility or opposition, describing a contrary or hostile encounter, often translated as 'contrary' in the KJV.
Definition: opposition, contrariness, encounter, contrary or hostile encounter
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: contrary. See also: Leviticus 26:21; Leviticus 26:27; Leviticus 26:41.
וְ/יִסַּרְתִּ֤י
yâçar
H3256
"to discipline"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
To discipline or correct someone, often by teaching or punishing them, as seen in Proverbs where parents are told to instruct their children. This word is used to describe God's correction of his people.
Definition: 1) to chasten, discipline, instruct, admonish 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to chasten, admonish 1a2) to instruct 1a3) to discipline 1b) (Niphal) to let oneself be chastened or corrected or admonished 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to discipline, correct 1c2) to chasten, chastise 1d) (Hiphil) to chasten 1e) (Nithpael) to teach
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: bind, chasten, chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore, teach. See also: Leviticus 26:18; Psalms 94:12; Psalms 2:10.
אֶתְ/כֶם֙
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אַף
ʼaph
H637
"also"
DirObjM
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
אָ֔נִי
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
שֶׁ֖בַע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
חַטֹּאתֵי/כֶם
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
N-fp | Suff
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
Study Notes — Leviticus 26:28
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 26:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 26:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 26:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 26:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 26:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 26:28
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 26:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 26:28
- Sermons on Leviticus 26:28
Context — Punishments for Disobedience
26When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will bake your bread in a single oven and dole out your bread by weight, so that you will eat but not be satisfied.
27But if in spite of all this you do not obey Me, but continue to walk in hostility toward Me,
28then I will walk in fury against you, and I, even I, will punish you sevenfold for your sins.
29You will eat the flesh of your own sons and daughters. 30I will destroy your high places, cut down your incense altars, and heap your lifeless bodies on the lifeless remains of your idols; and My soul will despise you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 59:18 | So He will repay according to their deeds: fury to His enemies, retribution to His foes, and recompense to the islands. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 21:5 | And I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, with anger, fury, and great wrath. |
| 3 | Isaiah 66:15 | For behold, the LORD will come with fire— His chariots are like a whirlwind— to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 5:15 | So you will be a reproach and a taunt, a warning and a horror to the nations around you, when I execute judgments against you in anger, wrath, and raging fury. I, the LORD, have spoken. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 5:13 | And when My anger is spent and I have vented My wrath against them, I will be appeased. And when I have spent My wrath on them, they will know that I, the LORD, in My zeal have spoken. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 8:18 | Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.” |
| 7 | Isaiah 63:3 | “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. |
| 8 | Isaiah 27:4 | I am not angry. If only thorns and briers confronted Me, I would march and trample them, I would burn them to the ground. |
| 9 | Nahum 1:2 | The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies. |
| 10 | Nahum 1:6 | Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. |
Leviticus 26:28 Summary
[This verse, Leviticus 26:28, is a warning from God that He will punish His people severely if they continue to disobey Him, as also seen in Deuteronomy 8:5 and Hebrews 12:7. God's punishment is not a contradiction to His love, but rather an expression of His holiness and desire to bring His people back to Himself. When we disobey God, we can expect Him to discipline us, as a loving father disciplines his children, as described in Proverbs 3:12 and Revelation 3:19. By recognizing the severity of God's judgment, as warned in Leviticus 26:28, we can turn back to Him in repentance and obedience, seeking to walk in humility and faith before Him, as encouraged in Micah 6:8 and 2 Corinthians 7:10.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'walk in fury' against His people?
This phrase indicates a deep-seated anger and judgment from God, as seen in Leviticus 26:28, and is a result of prolonged disobedience, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 28:15 and Isaiah 5:25.
Why does God promise to punish His people 'sevenfold for your sins'?
The number seven often represents completeness in the Bible, so in this context, it signifies a complete or full punishment for the people's sins, as also seen in Leviticus 26:18 and 26:21, emphasizing the severity of God's judgment for unrepentant sin.
Is God's punishment in this verse contradictory to His loving nature?
No, God's punishment is an expression of His holiness and justice, as seen in Psalm 89:14, and is intended to bring His people back to Himself, as described in Hosea 12:6, demonstrating His love through discipline, as in Hebrews 12:6.
How can we apply the warning in this verse to our own lives?
By recognizing the importance of obedience to God and the consequences of disobedience, as also taught in Proverbs 28:13 and 1 John 1:9, we can apply the warning in Leviticus 26:28 to our own lives by seeking to walk in humility and repentance before Him, as encouraged in 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have seen God's discipline in my own life, and how have I responded to it?
- In what areas of my life do I need to repent and turn back to God to avoid His judgment, as warned in Leviticus 26:28?
- How does the promise of God's punishment 'sevenfold for your sins' impact my understanding of the severity of sin and the importance of obedience, as emphasized in 1 Peter 1:17?
- What does this verse teach me about God's character, and how can I apply that understanding to my relationship with Him, as described in Psalm 103:13-14?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 26:28
Then I will walk contrary to you also in fury,.... As in Leviticus 26:24; with this addition, in fury; being greatly provoked, and highly incensed, that no regard was had to him, neither to his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 26:28
And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk contrary unto me; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 26:28
Contrary unto you in fury; or, in fury of rashness or carelessness with you or among you, like a raging lion breaking into a multitude of people, and destroying all he meets with promiscuously, or without any distinction, both righteous and wicked together, as is threatened . Or, in fury of contrariety, or meeting with you, or against you, like a man that meets his enemy in the fury of battle.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 26:28
Leviticus 26:28 Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.Ver. 28. Seven times for your sins.] God will not cease pursuing till Sheba’ s head be thrown over the wall. Three times in this chapter God raiseth his note of threatening, and he raiseth it by sevens, and those are discords in music. Such sayings will be heavy songs, and their execution heavy pangs to the wicked. In musical notes there are but eight degrees; and then the same returns again. Philosophers, when they distinguish degrees in qualities, do usually make the eighth degree to be the highest. But in the wrath of God against impenitents here in this chapter, Leviticus 26:18; Leviticus 26:21; Leviticus 26:24; Leviticus 26:28, there are no fewer than twenty-eight degrees threatened, as is well observed. Dr Rain.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 26:28
(28) Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury.—Whilst in Leviticus 26:24 the persistent rebellion is responded to on the part of the defied God in the simple words, “then will I also work contrary unto you,” we have here the addition “in fury” as the provocation is more intense. And I, even I, will chastise you.—Better, And I also will chastise you. The verb here is different from the one in Leviticus 26:24.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 26:28
14–39. The penalties that shall ensue, if Israel prove disobedient (Cp. Deuteronomy 28:15 ff.) They are arranged in five groups, viz. (a) Leviticus 26:16-18, (b) Leviticus 26:19-20, (c) Leviticus 26:21; Leviticus 26:32, (d) Leviticus 26:23-26, (e) Leviticus 26:27-39, overthrow and exile of the nation.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 26:28
28. In fury — Hebrews, in the heat of encountering. Fury, as implying a perturbed and excited malevolence, is not predicable of Jehovah.
Sermons on Leviticus 26:28
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The Day of the Lord by Thaddeus Barnum | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unimaginable sacrifice that Jesus made for humanity by taking on the justice that was due to us. He quotes John 5:24, which states that |
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Of the Conflagration of the Universe. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the universal conflagration of the universe, emphasizing the literal interpretation of biblical prophecies regarding the end times, particularly the burning o |
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The Man God Hates by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the book of Ezekiel, focusing on the impending destruction of Jerusalem due to the people's wickedness and departure from God's laws. It emphasizes the impo |
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Marked Men #2 by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker shares two powerful stories that illustrate the brokenness and suffering in the world. The first story is about a missionary in Haiti who brings doctors |
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The Missionary When He Is Alone by Bud Elford | Bud Elford emphasizes the significance of solitude in a missionary's life, drawing from Isaiah 63:3 where Jesus speaks of treading the winepress alone. He explains that being alone |
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Bristol Conference 1973-02 the Lord Jesus Christ by Stan Ford | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of Jesus' scars on his hands. He highlights that these scars were the only thing that man ever made that would be in glory. |
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Matthew 22:41 to End. Christ Questions the Pharisees Concerning Himself. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer delves into the wisdom of the Lord's questions, highlighting the importance of understanding who Christ truly is. While the Pharisees were knowledgeable about t |