Leviticus 26:23

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 26:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And if by these things ye will not be reformed unto me, but will walk contrary unto me;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And if by these things ye will not be reformed unto me, but will walk contrary unto me;
Leviticus 26:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 26

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23And if by these things ye will not be reformed unto me, but will walk contrary unto me;

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And if ye will not be reformed by these things, etc.] Corrected and amended by these punishments, be prevailed upon to return from their evil ways to the Lord, and walk in his commandments, and keep his judgments, and do them: but will walk contrary unto me; (see Gill on “<032621>Leviticus 26:21”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“As “the book of the covenant” Exodus 20:22-33 concludes with promises and warnings Exodus 23:20-33, so does this collection of laws contained in the Book of Leviticus. But the former passage relates to the conquest of the land of promise, this one to the subsequent history of the nation. The longer similar passage in Deuteronomy Deut. 27–30 is marked by broader and deeper promises and denunciations having immediate reference not only to outward consequences, but to the spiritual death incurred by transgressing the divine will. Leviticus 26:4 Rain in due season - The periodical rains, on which the fertility of the holy land so much depends, are here spoken of. There are two wet seasons,…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Isa 1:16-20; Jer 2:30, Jer 5:3; Eze 24:13, Eze 24:14; Amo 4:6-12 Leviticus 26:24”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“The third stage. - But if they would not be chastened by these punishments, and still rose up in hostility to the Lord, He would also engage in a hostile encounter with them, and punish them sevenfold with war, plague, and hunger. Leviticus 26:25”
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