Leviticus 26:35
Leviticus 26:35 in Multiple Translations
As long as it lies desolate, the land will have the rest it did not receive during the Sabbaths when you lived in it.
As long as it lieth desolate it shall rest; because it did not rest in your sabbaths, when ye dwelt upon it.
As long as it lieth desolate it shall have rest, even the rest which it had not in your sabbaths, when ye dwelt upon it.
All the days while it is waste will the land have rest, such rest as it never had in your Sabbaths, when you were living in it.
The whole time it's abandoned the land will observe the Sabbaths of rest that it wasn't able to do while you were living there.
All the dayes that it lieth voide, it shall rest, because it did not rest in your Sabbaths, when ye dwelt vpon it.
all the days of the desolation it resteth that which it hath not rested in your sabbaths in your dwelling on it.
As long as it lies desolate it shall have rest, even the rest which it didn’t have in your Sabbaths when you lived on it.
As long as it lieth desolate, it shall rest; because it did not rest in your sabbaths, when ye dwelt upon it.
In the enemy’s land, she shall keep a sabbath, and rest in the sabbaths of her desolation, because she did not rest in your sabbaths when you dwelt therein.
All the time that your land is desolate, it will be able to rest, like you did not enable it to rest during all the years that you lived there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 26:35
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Leviticus 26:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
כָּל
יְמֵ֥י
הָשַּׁמָּ֖/ה
תִּשְׁבֹּ֑ת
אֵ֣ת
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
לֹֽא
שָׁבְתָ֛ה
בְּ/שַׁבְּתֹתֵי/כֶ֖ם
בְּ/שִׁבְתְּ/כֶ֥ם
עָלֶֽי/הָ
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יְמֵ֥י
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
הָשַּׁמָּ֖/ה
shâmêm
H8074
be desolate
V-Hophal-Inf-a | Suff
תִּשְׁבֹּ֑ת
shâbath
H7673
to cease
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
שָׁבְתָ֛ה
shâbath
H7673
to cease
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
בְּ/שַׁבְּתֹתֵי/כֶ֖ם
shabbâth
H7676
Sabbath
Prep | N-cp | Suff
בְּ/שִׁבְתְּ/כֶ֥ם
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
עָלֶֽי/הָ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 26:35
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יְמֵ֥י
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הָשַּׁמָּ֖/ה
shâmêm
H8074
"be desolate"
V-Hophal-Inf-a | Suff
The word 'shamem' means to be desolate or devastated, like a place left empty and destroyed, often used to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.
Definition: : destroyed/deserted 1) to be desolate, be appalled, stun, stupefy 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be desolated, be deflowered, be deserted, be appalled 1a2) to be appalled, be awestruck 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be desolated, be made desolate 1b2) to be appalled 1c) (Polel) 1c1) to be stunned 1c2) appalling, causing horror (participle) 1c2a) horror-causer, appaller (subst) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to devastate, ravage, make desolated 1d2) to appal, show horror 1e) (Hophal) to lay desolate, be desolated 1f) (Hithpolel) 1f1) to cause to be desolate 1f2) to be appalled, be astounded 1f3) to cause oneself desolation, cause oneself ruin
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: make amazed, be astonied, (be an) astonish(-ment), (be, bring into, unto, lay, lie, make) desolate(-ion, places), be destitute, destroy (self), (lay, lie, make) waste, wonder. See also: Leviticus 26:22; Jeremiah 50:13; Psalms 40:16.
תִּשְׁבֹּ֑ת
shâbath
H7673
"to cease"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
To keep the Sabbath means to rest and stop working, as commanded by God in the book of Exodus. This Hebrew word is used to describe the act of observing the Sabbath day, and is an important part of Jewish tradition and worship.
Definition: 1) to cease, desist, rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease 1a2) to rest, desist (from labour) 1b) (Niphal) to cease 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to cease, put an end to 1c2) to exterminate, destroy 1c3) to cause to desist from 1c4) to remove 1c5) to cause to fail
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, let, make to) cease, celebrate, cause (make) to fail, keep (sabbath), suffer to be lacking, leave, put away (down), (make to) rest, rid, still, take away. See also: Genesis 2:2; Isaiah 14:4; Psalms 8:3.
אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
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.
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
שָׁבְתָ֛ה
shâbath
H7673
"to cease"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To keep the Sabbath means to rest and stop working, as commanded by God in the book of Exodus. This Hebrew word is used to describe the act of observing the Sabbath day, and is an important part of Jewish tradition and worship.
Definition: 1) to cease, desist, rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease 1a2) to rest, desist (from labour) 1b) (Niphal) to cease 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to cease, put an end to 1c2) to exterminate, destroy 1c3) to cause to desist from 1c4) to remove 1c5) to cause to fail
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, let, make to) cease, celebrate, cause (make) to fail, keep (sabbath), suffer to be lacking, leave, put away (down), (make to) rest, rid, still, take away. See also: Genesis 2:2; Isaiah 14:4; Psalms 8:3.
בְּ/שַׁבְּתֹתֵי/כֶ֖ם
shabbâth
H7676
"Sabbath"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
The Hebrew word for the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, as commanded by God in Exodus 20:8-11 and observed by the Israelites. It is a special day set apart for spiritual renewal and reflection, as Jesus taught in Matthew 12:1-14.
Definition: Sabbath 1a) sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbath year 1d) week 1e) produce (in sabbath year)
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] every) sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; 2 Chronicles 2:3; Psalms 92:1.
בְּ/שִׁבְתְּ/כֶ֥ם
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
עָלֶֽי/הָ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 26:35
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 26:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 26:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 26:35
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 26:35
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 26:35
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 26:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 26:35
- Sermons on Leviticus 26:35
Context — Punishments for Disobedience
33But I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you as your land becomes desolate and your cities are laid waste.
34Then the land shall enjoy its Sabbaths all the days it lies desolate, while you are in the land of your enemies. At that time the land will rest and enjoy its Sabbaths.
35As long as it lies desolate, the land will have the rest it did not receive during the Sabbaths when you lived in it.
36As for those of you who survive, I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies, so that even the sound of a windblown leaf will put them to flight. And they will flee as one flees the sword, and fall when no one pursues them. 37They will stumble over one another as before the sword, though no one is behind them. So you will not be able to stand against your enemies.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 24:5–6 | The earth is defiled by its people; they have transgressed the laws; they have overstepped the decrees and broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive. |
| 2 | Romans 8:22 | We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time. |
Leviticus 26:35 Summary
[Leviticus 26:35 tells us that when the Israelites disobeyed God and didn't give the land its Sabbath rest, the land would eventually get the rest it needed, but in a sad way - by being empty and unused. This shows us that God cares about the earth and wants us to take care of it, just like He wants us to rest and trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 23:2-3 and Matthew 11:28-30. The idea of Sabbath rest is important for us too, as it reminds us to trust God and not just our own work. By resting in God, we can find true peace and rejuvenation, as promised in Jeremiah 31:25.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the land having rest in Leviticus 26:35?
The land having rest signifies the fulfillment of the Sabbath rest that was not observed by the Israelites when they lived in the land, as commanded in Exodus 20:8-11 and Leviticus 25:4.
How long will the land lie desolate according to Leviticus 26:35?
The verse indicates that the land will have rest as long as it lies desolate, implying a period of time determined by God, until the land has received the rest it was due, as also mentioned in Leviticus 26:34.
Is Leviticus 26:35 a promise or a warning?
This verse is part of a larger warning to the Israelites about the consequences of disobedience, specifically the failure to observe the Sabbath years, as seen in the context of Leviticus 26:33-37.
How does this verse relate to the overall covenant between God and Israel?
Leviticus 26:35 is part of the covenant stipulations and warnings given to Israel, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's commands, including those related to the Sabbath, for the well-being and prosperity of the nation, as outlined in Deuteronomy 28 and Leviticus 26.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of the land needing rest teach us about God's view of work and rest in our own lives?
- How can we apply the principle of Sabbath rest in our personal lives, and what benefits might we experience from doing so?
- In what ways can we see the consequences of disobedience to God's commands in our world today, and how should this inform our own obedience to Him?
- What does the desolation of the land symbolize in terms of spiritual barrenness, and how can we ensure our own spiritual lives remain fertile and fruitful?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 26:35
As long as it lieth desolate it shall rest,.... From tillage, neither man nor beast working upon it; for which reason such a space of time was called a sabbath: because it did not rest in your
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 26:35
As long as it lieth desolate it shall rest; because it did not rest in your sabbaths, when ye dwelt upon it. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 26:35
Leviticus 26:35 As long as it lieth desolate it shall rest; because it did not rest in your sabbaths, when ye dwelt upon it. Ver. 35.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 26:35
(35) As long as it lieth desolate it shall rest; because it did not rest . . . —Better, All the days of its desolation shall it keep that rest which it did not rest, &c, that is, the land during its desolation will not be cultivated but will lie fallow, and thus be enabled to make up by its long rest for the many sabbaths and sabbatical years of which it had been deprived by the lawless Israelites during their sojourn in it. (Comp. Jeremiah 34:17; 2 Chronicles 36:21.)
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 26:35
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 26:35
35. Because it did not rest — The divine government has its compensations. What it does not receive as a willing offering it extorts in the form of penalty.
Sermons on Leviticus 26:35
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
Getting to Know the Holy Spirit by David Wilkerson | This sermon focuses on the importance of getting to know the Holy Spirit as described in John 14:16. It emphasizes the ministry of the Holy Spirit, including comfort, sonship, and |
|
(The Word for Today) Isaiah 11:11 - Part 3 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the current state of the world and the need for God's intervention. He expresses concern over the increasing wickedness and rebellion a |
|
When Defeat Becomes Doctrine by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker passionately addresses the pursuit of self and how it aligns with the heart of Christ. He questions whether the pursuit of self can truly be considered |
|
Joy Out of Travail by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a deep appreciation for the things of God. He highlights how easily humans can take God's blessings for granted and |
|
Intellectual Climate and New Theology by Francis Schaeffer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of an impenetrable mystery that lies behind all creation, both human and divine. He emphasizes the inexhaustible energy that exis |
|
The Anatomy of Prayer by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the predictions he made about the consequences of communism in Russia. He acknowledges that his warnings of devastation, violence, and dest |
|
|
The Israel of God - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine heart relationship with God. He uses the analogy of a tree that appears to be real but is hollow on the in |