レビ記 26:21-28 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 26:21

Threatenings. I. Actually fulfilled in history of the Jews, especially at siege of Jerusalem, A.D. 70. II. Illustrating the moral nature of man as connected with a moral government. III. Taken in order of announcement after the promises, reminding us that God willeth not the death of a sinner. The brightness of the love on the background of righteousness.—R. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 26:21-22

Punishment in its third degree. I will also send wild beasts among you, which shall rob you of your children, and destroy your cattle, and make you few in number. So in the case of the Assyrians transported to Palestine, "At the beginning of their dwelling there, they feared not the Lord: therefore the Lord sent lions among them, which slew some of them" ( 2 Kings 17:25 )— and your high ways shall be desolate. Cf. 5:6 , "In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 26:23-24

Our God and ourselves. The text suggests the question, How far does God's treatment of us depend on our attitude towards him? And the answer must be somewhat complex. I. IN LARGE MEASURE , GOD 'S TREATMENT OF US IS QUITE IRRESPECTIVE OF OUR CONDUCT TOWARD HIM . He has done much for us from the promptings of his own generous and beneficent nature. As the sun gives light because it is light, regardless of the objects on which it shines, so our God, who is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 26:23-26

Punishment in its fourth degree. I will bring a sword upon yon, that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant:… I will send the pestilence among you; and ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy— that is, ye shall go into captivity … and ye shall eat, and not be satisfied. Cf. Ezekiel 5:12 , "A third part of thee shall die with pestilence, and with famine shall they be consumed in the midst of thee: and a third part shall fall by the sword round about thee; and I will scatter a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 26:27-33

Punishment in the fifth degree. Ye shall eat the flesh of your sons, and the flesh of your daughters shall ye eat. We find that this threat was fulfilled in Samaria ( 2 Kings 6:28 ), and in Jerusalem at the time both of the earlier siege by the Chaldaeans, and of the later siege by the Romans. And I will destroy your high places. By high places is meant the tops of hills or eminences chosen for worship, whether of Jehovah (see 6:26 ; 1 Kings 3:2 ; 2 Kings 12:3 ; 1 Chronicles... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Leviticus 26:3-45

As “the book of the covenant” Exodus 20:22-23:33 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... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 26:21

Leviticus 26:21. If ye walk contrary to me Hebrews קרי , keri, from קרה , karah, it happened. If ye walk with me by accident, or chance, or, as it happens. The ancient versions, however, favour our translation: according to which rendering, the word implies contumacy, or continuing to rebel against God after he should chastise them for their sins, Job 15:25. The Jews follow the other sense, and expound it of those who, when they are afflicted by God, look on their sufferings as ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 26:24

Leviticus 26:24. I will walk contrary to you Hebrews I will walk with you by chance; an Hebraism, importing that God would seem to leave their affairs in apparent disorder, as if they were no more the objects of his providential care. To those who regard not the operation of God’s hands, he appears unconcerned about human affairs; but those who have spiritual discernment, and understand the secret ways of providence, will see reason to believe that there is a spirit within, full of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 26:25

Leviticus 26:25. To avenge the quarrel of my covenant That is, my quarrel with you for your breach of your covenant made with me. When you are gathered Hebrews And ye shall be gathered into your cities, &c.; that is, you shall not dare to abide in the country, but shall be forced to flee from the sword of your enemies into your fortified towns, and leave your villages a prey to them. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 26:26

Leviticus 26:26. When I have broken the staff of your bread By sending a famine, or scarcity of bread, which is the staff and support of man’s present life. Ten women That is, ten or many families, for the women took care for the bread and food of all the family. By weight This is a sign and consequence both of a famine, and of the baking of the bread of several families together in one oven, wherein each family took care to weigh their bread, and to receive the same proportion which... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 26:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 26:21-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 26:23-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 26:23-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 26:27-33

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Leviticus 26:3-45

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 26:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 26:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 26:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 26:26

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