Leviticus 26:28

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 26:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “then I will walk contrary unto you in wrath; and I also will chastise you seven times for your sins.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

then I will walk contrary unto you in wrath; and I also will chastise you seven times for your sins.
Leviticus 26:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 26

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
28then I will walk contrary unto you in wrath; and I also will chastise you seven times for your sins.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then I will walk contrary to you also in fury, etc.] As in (<032624>Leviticus 26:24); with this addition, in fury; being greatly provoked, and highly incensed, that no regard was had to him, neither to his commands, nor to his corrections; and therefore would be determined to stir up his wrath, and pour out the fury of his indignation on them, which must be terrible; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins; add new and many more chastisements, and that in hot displeasure, for their sins; and the repetition or doubling of the phrase, “I, even I, will do it”, denotes the certainty of it, and that he will do it himself, and his hand should be visible in it; and they should…”
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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
“in fury: Isa 27:4, Isa 59:18, Isa 63:3, Isa 66:15; Jer 21:5; Eze 5:13, Eze 5:15, Eze 8:18; Nah 1:2, Nah 1:6 Leviticus 26:29”
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