Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And I will bring the sword on you to avenge the breaking of the covenant. When you withdraw into your cities, I will send a plague among you, and you will be given into enemy hands. New Living Translation I will send armies against you to carry out the curse of the covenant you have broken. When you run to your towns for safety, I will send a plague to destroy you there, and you will be handed over to your enemies. English Standard Version And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall execute vengeance for the covenant. And if you gather within your cities, I will send pestilence among you, and you shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy. Berean Standard Bible And I will bring a sword against you to execute the vengeance of the covenant. Though you withdraw into your cities, I will send a plague among you, and you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy. Berean Literal Bible And I will bring against you⁺ a sword that will kill the vengeance of the covenant. And when you⁺ are gathered together within your⁺ cities, then I will send pestilence in your⁺ midst, and you⁺ shall be given into the hand of the enemy. King James Bible And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant: and when ye are gathered together within your cities, I will send the pestilence among you; and ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy. New King James Version And I will bring a sword against you that will execute the vengeance of the covenant; when you are gathered together within your cities I will send pestilence among you; and you shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy. New American Standard Bible I will also bring upon you a sword which will execute vengeance for the covenant; and when you gather together into your cities, I will send a plague among you, so that you will be handed over to the enemy. NASB 1995 ‘I will also bring upon you a sword which will execute vengeance for the covenant; and when you gather together into your cities, I will send pestilence among you, so that you shall be delivered into enemy hands. NASB 1977 ‘I will also bring upon you a sword which will execute vengeance for the covenant; and when you gather together into your cities, I will send pestilence among you, so that you shall be delivered into enemy hands. Legacy Standard Bible I will also bring upon you a sword which will execute vengeance for the covenant; and when you gather together into your cities, I will send pestilence among you so that you shall be given over into enemy hands. Amplified Bible I will bring a sword on you that will execute vengeance for [breaking] the covenant; and when you gather together in your cities, I will send pestilence (virulent disease) among you, and you shall be handed over to the enemy. Berean Annotated Bible And I will bring a sword against you⁺ to execute the vengeance of the covenant. Though you⁺ withdraw into your⁺ cities, I will send a plague among you⁺, and you⁺ will be delivered into the hand of the enemy. Christian Standard Bible I will bring a sword against you to execute the vengeance of the covenant. Though you withdraw into your cities, I will send a pestilence among you, and you will be delivered into enemy hands. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will bring a sword against you to execute the vengeance of the covenant. Though you withdraw into your cities, I will send a pestilence among you, and you will be delivered into enemy hands. American Standard Version And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall execute the vengeance of the covenant; and ye shall be gathered together within your cities: and I will send the pestilence among you; and ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy. Contemporary English Version War will break out because you broke our agreement, and if you escape to your walled cities, I'll punish you with horrible diseases, and you will be captured by your enemies. English Revised Version And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall execute the vengeance of the covenant; and ye shall be gathered together within your cities: and I will send the pestilence among you; and ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will bring war on you to get revenge for my promise [that you rejected]. When you gather in your cities, I will send plagues on you and you will fall under the control of your enemy. Good News Translation I will bring war on you to punish you for breaking our covenant, and if you gather in your cities for safety, I will send incurable diseases among you, and you will be forced to surrender to your enemies. International Standard Version I'll bring the sword against you to execute the vengeance of my covenant. When you gather in your cities, I'll send a pestilence. As a result, you'll be delivered into the control of your enemies. NET Bible I will bring on you an avenging sword, a covenant vengeance. Although you will gather together into your cities, I will send pestilence among you and you will be given into enemy hands. New Heart English Bible I will bring a sword upon you, that will execute the vengeance of the covenant; and you will be gathered together within your cities: and I will send the pestilence among you; and you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy. Webster's Bible Translation And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant: and when ye are gathered within your cities, I will send the pestilence among you: and ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd I will bring a sword against you to execute the vengeance of the covenant. Though you withdraw into your cities, I will send a plague among you, and you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy. World English Bible I will bring a sword upon you that will execute the vengeance of the covenant. You will be gathered together within your cities, and I will send the pestilence among you. You will be delivered into the hand of the enemy. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I have brought in a sword on you, executing the vengeance of a covenant; and you have been gathered to your cities, and I have sent pestilence into your midst, and you have been given into the hand of an enemy. Berean Literal Bible And I will bring against you⁺ a sword that will kill the vengeance of the covenant. And when you⁺ are gathered together within your⁺ cities, then I will send pestilence in your⁺ midst, and you⁺ shall be given into the hand of the enemy. Young's Literal Translation and I have brought in on you a sword, executing the vengeance of a covenant; and ye have been gathered unto your cities, and I have sent pestilence into your midst, and ye have been given into the hand of an enemy. Smith's Literal Translation And I brought upon you the sword to avenge vengeance of the covenant: and ye were gathered into your cities and I sent death in the midst of you, and ye were given into the hand of the enemy. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will bring in upon you the sword that shall avenge my covenant. And when you shall flee into the cities, I will send the pestilence in the midst of you, and you shall be delivered into the hands of your enemies, Catholic Public Domain Version And I will lead over you the sword that shall avenge my covenant. And when you will have fled into the cities, I will send a pestilence into your midst, and you will be delivered into the hands of your enemies. New American Bible I will bring against you the sword, the avenger of my covenant. Though you then huddle together in your cities, I will send pestilence among you, till you are delivered to the enemy. New Revised Standard Version I will bring the sword against you, executing vengeance for the covenant; and if you withdraw within your cities, I will send pestilence among you, and you shall be delivered into enemy hands. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will bring a sword upon you, which shall avenge the breaking of the covenant; and you shall flee to your cities; I will send pestilence among you; and you shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall bring upon you a sword to avenge with the vengeance of the covenant, and you shall flee to your cities and I shall send among you a plague, and you shall be given into the hand of your enemies. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall execute the vengeance of the covenant; and ye shall be gathered together within your cities; and I will send the pestilence among you; and ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will bring upon you a sword avenging the cause of my covenant, and ye shall flee for refuge to your cities; and I will send out death against you, and ye shall be delivered into the hands of your enemies. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Punishments for Disobedience…24then I will act with hostility toward you, and I will strike you sevenfold for your sins. 25And I will bring a sword against you to execute the vengeance of the covenant. Though you withdraw into your cities, I will send a plague among you, and you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy. 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.… Cross References And I will bring a sword against you Ezekiel 5:17 I will send famine and wild beasts against you, and they will leave you childless. Plague and bloodshed will sweep through you, and I will bring a sword against you. I, the LORD, have spoken.” Jeremiah 25:29 For behold, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that bears My Name, so how could you possibly go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am calling down a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, declares the LORD of Hosts.’ Deuteronomy 32:25 Outside, the sword will take their children, and inside, terror will strike the young man and the young woman, the infant and the gray-haired man. to execute the vengeance of the covenant. Jeremiah 11:8-10 Yet they would not obey or incline their ears, but each one followed the stubbornness of his evil heart. So I brought on them all the curses of this covenant I had commanded them to follow but they did not keep.” / And the LORD told me, “There is a conspiracy among the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem. / They have returned to the sins of their forefathers who refused to obey My words. They have followed other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken the covenant I made with their fathers. Ezekiel 16:59 For this is what the Lord GOD says: I will deal with you according to your deeds, since you have despised the oath by breaking the covenant. Deuteronomy 32:35-36 Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” / For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free. Though you withdraw into your cities, Deuteronomy 28:52 They will besiege all the cities throughout your land, until the high and fortified walls in which you trust have fallen. They will besiege all your cities throughout the land that the LORD your God has given you. Jeremiah 4:5 Announce in Judah, proclaim in Jerusalem, and say: “Blow the ram’s horn throughout the land. Cry aloud and say, ‘Assemble yourselves and let us flee to the fortified cities.’ Jeremiah 5:17 They will devour your harvest and food; they will consume your sons and daughters; they will eat up your flocks and herds; they will feed on your vines and fig trees. With the sword they will destroy the fortified cities in which you trust.” I will send a plague among you, 2 Chronicles 7:13 If I close the sky so there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send a plague among My people, 2 Samuel 24:15 So the LORD sent a plague upon Israel from that morning until the appointed time, and seventy thousand of the people from Dan to Beersheba died. Jeremiah 21:6 I will strike down the residents of this city, both man and beast. They will die in a terrible plague.’ and you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy. Deuteronomy 28:25 The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them in one direction but flee from them in seven. You will be an object of horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. 2 Kings 21:14 So I will forsake the remnant of My inheritance and deliver them into the hands of their enemies. And they will become plunder and spoil to all their enemies, Jeremiah 34:20 I will deliver into the hands of their enemies who seek their lives. Their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth. Deuteronomy 28:21-22 The LORD will make the plague cling to you until He has exterminated you from the land that you are entering to possess. / The LORD will strike you with wasting disease, with fever and inflammation, with scorching heat and drought, and with blight and mildew; these will pursue you until you perish. Treasury of Scripture And I will bring a sword on you, that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant: and when you are gathered together within your cities, I will send the pestilence among you; and you shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy. will bring Deuteronomy 32:25,41 The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs… Judges 2:14-16 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies… Psalm 78:62-64 He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritance… avenge Deuteronomy 32:35 To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste. Psalm 94:1 O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself. Ezekiel 20:37 And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant: I will send Numbers 14:12 I will smite them with the pestilence, and disinherit them, and will make of thee a greater nation and mightier than they. Numbers 16:49 Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah. Deuteronomy 28:21 The LORD shall make the pestilence cleave unto thee, until he have consumed thee from off the land, whither thou goest to possess it. Jump to Previous Agreement Avenge Avengeth Breaking Cities Covenant Delivered Disease Effect Enemy Execute Executing Gather Gathered Hand Hands Haters Midst Pestilence Plague Punishment Quarrel Sword Together Towns Vengeance Withdraw WithinJump to Next Agreement Avenge Avengeth Breaking Cities Covenant Delivered Disease Effect Enemy Execute Executing Gather Gathered Hand Hands Haters Midst Pestilence Plague Punishment Quarrel Sword Together Towns Vengeance Withdraw WithinLeviticus 26 1. Of idolatry2. Reverence 3. A blessing to those who keep the commandments 14. A curse to those who break them 40. God promises to remember those who repent And I will bring a sword against you This phrase indicates divine judgment and is a common biblical metaphor for war and destruction. The "sword" symbolizes God's instrument of punishment against Israel for their disobedience. Historically, this reflects the invasions and conflicts Israel faced when they turned away from God, such as the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities. Theologically, it underscores the seriousness of breaking the covenant with God, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:49-52, where foreign nations are described as instruments of divine retribution. to execute the vengeance of the covenant Though you withdraw into your cities I will send a plague among you and you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy Persons / Places / Events 1. God- The speaker in this verse, who is addressing the Israelites and outlining the consequences of disobedience to His covenant. 2. Israelites - The recipients of God's message, who are warned about the repercussions of breaking the covenant. 3. Sword - Symbolizes war and conflict, representing divine judgment. 4. Cities - Places of refuge for the Israelites, which will become places of siege and plague if they disobey. 5. Enemy - Represents the foreign nations that will conquer and oppress the Israelites as a result of their disobedience. Teaching Points Covenant FaithfulnessThe importance of remaining faithful to God's covenant is paramount. Disobedience leads to severe consequences, as outlined in this passage. Divine Judgment God's judgment is not arbitrary but is a response to covenant unfaithfulness. Understanding this helps us grasp the seriousness of sin. Repentance and Restoration While this verse speaks of judgment, the broader context of Scripture emphasizes God's desire for repentance and restoration. Spiritual Warfare The "sword" can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual battles we face. Staying aligned with God's will is crucial in overcoming these challenges. Community Responsibility The collective nature of the covenant means that the community's actions affect everyone. This calls for mutual accountability and support in faithfulness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 26:25?2. How does Leviticus 26:25 illustrate God's response to Israel's disobedience? 3. What role does the "sword" play in God's judgment in Leviticus 26:25? 4. How can we apply the warning in Leviticus 26:25 to our lives today? 5. What connections exist between Leviticus 26:25 and other biblical warnings of judgment? 6. How does Leviticus 26:25 emphasize the importance of obedience to God's commandments? 7. How does Leviticus 26:25 reflect God's justice and mercy? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Leviticus 26:25? 9. How does Leviticus 26:25 relate to the concept of divine retribution? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 26? 11. What is the Bible's stance on faith-based violence? 12. Is the quick replenishment of certain tribes after mass deaths (Numbers 26) plausible without any record of extraordinary birth rates or other means of population growth? 13. Jeremiah 34:11-17 - How does God's condemnation of re-enslavement align with other passages where slavery was permitted (e.g., Leviticus 25)? 14. Numbers 25:6-8: Why does God commend Phinehas for killing an Israelite man and a Midianite woman, raising moral questions about vigilante violence? What Does Leviticus 26:25 Mean I will bring a sword against you“And I will bring a sword against you …” (Leviticus 26:25a) • God Himself is the One sending the sword, underscoring His sovereign right to discipline His covenant people (Deuteronomy 32:41; Ezekiel 14:21). • The “sword” points first to foreign invasion and warfare (Jeremiah 25:9), but also stands as a symbol of any lethal judgment God appoints (Romans 13:4 shows God even using civil authorities as His instrument). • Because Israel had pledged obedience at Sinai (Exodus 24:7–8), divine chastening is not arbitrary; it is covenantal and purposeful (Hebrews 12:5–11). to execute the vengeance of the covenant “… to execute the vengeance of the covenant.” (Leviticus 26:25b) • “Vengeance” here is not personal spite but just retribution flowing from the violated covenant (Deuteronomy 29:20–28). • The covenant carried blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience (Leviticus 26:3–24; Deuteronomy 28:1–24). • God’s faithfulness means He keeps both sides of the covenant; His love disciplines (Psalm 89:30–33; Revelation 3:19). • By enforcing the covenant, God safeguards His holiness and ultimately calls His people back (Hosea 6:1). Though you withdraw into your cities “Though you withdraw into your cities …” (Leviticus 26:25c) • Even fortified walls could not shield from divine judgment (Amos 3:11; Micah 5:11). • The clause pictures people retreating for safety, yet earthly defenses are useless when hearts remain rebellious (Psalm 127:1). • The warning anticipates sieges Israel later suffered (2 Kings 17:5–6; 25:1–2). I will send a plague among you “… I will send a plague among you …” (Leviticus 26:25d) • Disease often accompanied siege conditions—famine, filth, and fear (Jeremiah 21:6–7; Ezekiel 5:12). • God controls not only armies but also pestilence (2 Samuel 24:15–16). • The pairing of sword and plague echoes earlier judgments in Egypt (Exodus 9:15), reminding Israel that covenant privilege does not exempt them from discipline. you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy “… and you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy.” (Leviticus 26:25e) • Ultimate defeat follows when repentance is refused (Judges 2:14). • Being “delivered” highlights God’s active role in giving the nation over (Psalm 106:41; Romans 1:24). • Captivity in Assyria and Babylon fulfilled this word historically (2 Kings 17:23; 2 Chronicles 36:17–20), proving the reliability of Scripture. summary Leviticus 26:25 warns that if Israel breaks the covenant, God will personally bring war, siege, plague, and eventual captivity. Each escalating step shows His faithful love and justice: He disciplines to uphold holiness, to fulfill His word, and to urge His people back to Himself. The verse stands as a sober reminder that security is found not in walls or weapons, but in wholehearted obedience to the living God who keeps every promise He makes. (25) That shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant.--Better, that shall avenge my covenant, that is, the sword, which shall avenge the breach of the Divine covenant; a war, which will devastate them because of their rebellion against the covenant God. Hence the Chaldee Versions render it, "that shall avenge on you the vengeance for that ye have transgressed against the words of the law."And when ye are gathered together within your cities.--When, completely defeated in the battlefield, the Israelites escape from the avenging sword into their fortified cities, they will then become a prey to pestilence, so that the surviving remnant will prefer to deliver themselves over into the hands of the relentless enemy. (Comp. Jeremiah 21:6-9; Ezekiel 5:12; Ezekiel 7:15.) Hebrew And I will bringוְהֵבֵאתִ֨י (wə·hê·ḇê·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go a sword חֶ֗רֶב (ḥe·reḇ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword against you עֲלֵיכֶ֜ם (‘ă·lê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against to execute נֹקֶ֙מֶת֙ (nō·qe·meṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 5358: To grudge, avenge, punish the vengeance נְקַם־ (nə·qam-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5359: Vengeance of the covenant. בְּרִ֔ית (bə·rîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant Though you withdraw וְנֶאֱסַפְתֶּ֖ם (wə·ne·’ĕ·sap̄·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to your cities, עָרֵיכֶ֑ם (‘ā·rê·ḵem) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement I will send וְשִׁלַּ֤חְתִּי (wə·šil·laḥ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out a pestilence דֶ֙בֶר֙ (ḏe·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1698: A pestilence among you, בְּת֣וֹכְכֶ֔ם (bə·ṯō·wḵ·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre and you will be delivered וְנִתַּתֶּ֖ם (wə·nit·tat·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set into the hand בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of the enemy. אוֹיֵֽב׃ (’ō·w·yêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary Links Leviticus 26:25 NIVLeviticus 26:25 NLT Leviticus 26:25 ESV Leviticus 26:25 NASB Leviticus 26:25 KJV Leviticus 26:25 BibleApps.com Leviticus 26:25 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 26:25 Chinese Bible Leviticus 26:25 French Bible Leviticus 26:25 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 26:25 I will bring a sword upon you (Le Lv Lev.) |
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