New International Version“’If after all this you will not listen to me, I will punish you for your sins seven times over.
New Living Translation“And if, in spite of all this, you still disobey me, I will punish you seven times over for your sins.
English Standard VersionAnd if in spite of this you will not listen to me, then I will discipline you again sevenfold for your sins,
Berean Standard BibleAnd if after all this you will not obey Me, I will proceed to punish you sevenfold for your sins.
King James BibleAnd if ye will not yet for all this hearken unto me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.
New King James Version‘And after all this, if you do not obey Me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.
New American Standard BibleIf also after these things you do not obey Me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.
NASB 1995‘If also after these things you do not obey Me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.
NASB 1977‘If also after these things, you do not obey Me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.
Legacy Standard BibleIf also after these things you do not obey Me, then I will discipline you seven times more for your sins.
Amplified BibleIf in spite of all this you still will not listen to Me and be obedient, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.
Christian Standard Bible“But if after these things you will not obey me, I will proceed to discipline you seven times for your sins.
Holman Christian Standard BibleBut if after these things you will not obey Me, I will proceed to discipline you seven times for your sins.
American Standard VersionAnd if ye will not yet for these things hearken unto me, then I will chastise you seven times more for your sins.
Contemporary English VersionThen, if you still refuse to obey me, I will punish you seven times for each of your sins,
English Revised VersionAnd if ye will not yet for these things hearken unto me, then I will chastise you seven times more for your sins.
GOD'S WORD® Translation"If you still will not listen to me, I will discipline you seven times for your sins.
Good News Translation"If even after all of this you still do not obey me, I will increase your punishment seven times.
International Standard Version"If, despite all of this, you still don't listen to me, then I'll punish you seven times more on account of your sins.
NET Bible"'If, in spite of all these things, you do not obey me, I will discipline you seven times more on account of your sins.
New Heart English Bible"'If you in spite of these things will not listen to me, then I will chastise you seven times more for your sins.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd if ye will not yet for all this hearken to me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd if after all this you will not obey Me, I will proceed to punish you sevenfold for your sins.
World English Bible“‘If you in spite of these things will not listen to me, then I will chastise you seven times more for your sins. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd if up to these you [still] do not listen to Me—then I have added to discipline you sevenfold for your sins;
Young's Literal Translation 'And if unto these ye hearken not to Me, -- then I have added to chastise you seven times for your sins;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd if yet these ye will not hear to me, I added to chastise you seven times for your sins. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if you will not yet for all this obey me: I will chastise you seven times more for your sins,
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut if you will not be obedient to me in this way, then I will add sevenfold to your chastisement, because of your sins.
New American BibleIf even after this you do not obey me, I will increase the chastisement for your sins sevenfold,
New Revised Standard VersionAnd if in spite of this you will not obey me, I will continue to punish you sevenfold for your sins. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if you will not yet for all these things hearken to me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd if in these things you will not listen to me again, I shall continue to chastise you each sevenfold for your sins. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if ye will not yet for these things hearken unto Me, then I will chastise you seven times more for your sins.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd if ye still refuse to hearken to me, then will I chasten you yet more even seven times for your sins.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Punishments for Disobedience… 17And I will set My face against you, so that you will be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when no one pursues you. 18And ifafterall thisyou will notobeyMe,I will proceedto punishyousevenfoldforyour sins.19I will break down your stubborn pride and make your sky like iron and your land like bronze,…
Cross References Deuteronomy 28:15-68If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: / You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country. / Your basket and kneading bowl will be cursed. ...
Amos 4:6-12“I afflicted all your cities with cleanness of teeth and all your towns with lack of bread, yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD. / “I also withheld the rain from you when the harvest was three months away. I sent rain on one city but withheld it from another. One field received rain; another without rain withered. / People staggered from city to city for water to drink, but they were not satisfied; yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD. ...
Jeremiah 5:3O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain. You finished them off, but they refused to accept discipline. They have made their faces harder than stone and refused to repent.
Isaiah 9:13But the people did not return to Him who struck them; they did not seek the LORD of Hosts.
2 Chronicles 7:13-14If 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, / and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
Jeremiah 7:28Therefore you must say to them, ‘This is the nation that would not listen to the voice of the LORD their God and would not receive correction. Truth has perished; it has disappeared from their lips.
Ezekiel 14:21For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘How much worse will it be when I send against Jerusalem My four dire judgments—sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague—in order to cut off from it both man and beast?
Hosea 7:10Israel’s arrogance testifies against them, yet they do not return to the LORD their God; despite all this, they do not seek Him.
2 Kings 17:13-14Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” / But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God.
Isaiah 1:5Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted.
Jeremiah 6:28-30All are hardened rebels, walking around as slanderers. They are bronze and iron; all of them are corrupt. / The bellows blow fiercely, blasting away the lead with fire. The refining proceeds in vain, for the wicked are not purged. / They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.”
Zechariah 7:11-12But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. / They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts.
Matthew 11:20-24Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. / “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. ...
Luke 13:3-5No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish. / Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam collapsed on them: Do you think that they were more sinful than all the others living in Jerusalem? / No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”
Hebrews 12:5-11And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ...
Treasury of Scripture And if you will not yet for all this listen to me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins. seven times Leviticus 26:21,24,28 And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me; I will bring seven times more plagues upon you according to your sins… 1 Samuel 2:5They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; andthey that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble. Psalm 119:164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments. Jump to Previous AddedChastiseEarHearkenObeyPunishPunishmentSevenSevenfoldSinsSpiteTimesJump to Next AddedChastiseEarHearkenObeyPunishPunishmentSevenSevenfoldSinsSpiteTimesLeviticus 26 1.Of idolatry2.Reverence3.A blessing to those who keep the commandments14.A curse to those who break them40.God promises to remember those who repentAnd if after all this you will not obey MeThis phrase emphasizes the conditional nature of God's covenant with Israel. The context is a series of blessings and curses outlined in Leviticus 26, where obedience leads to blessings and disobedience to curses. The phrase "after all this" refers to the preceding warnings and punishments described earlier in the chapter. Historically, this reflects the covenantal relationship established at Sinai, where Israel agreed to follow God's laws. The call to obedience is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, seen in Deuteronomy 28 and echoed in the New Testament, such as in John 14:15, where Jesus says, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." I will proceed to punish you sevenfold for your sins
The term "sevenfold" signifies completeness and intensity in biblical numerology, often associated with divine judgment or perfection. This reflects the seriousness of Israel's covenant violations and God's commitment to justice. The concept of sevenfold punishment is not only a warning but also a demonstration of God's patience and desire for repentance, as seen in the cyclical nature of Israel's history in the Book of Judges. Theologically, this can be connected to the ultimate judgment and redemption through Christ, who bore the full measure of sin's penalty, offering complete atonement. The idea of sevenfold punishment also appears in Revelation, where the number seven is frequently used to describe the fullness of God's plans and judgments. Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is speaking to the Israelites through Moses, outlining the blessings for obedience and the consequences for disobedience. 2. IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who are receiving the laws and commandments from God through Moses. They are the primary audience of this message. 3. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites, who is delivering God's laws and instructions to the people. 4. Mount SinaiThe place where God gave the laws to Moses, including the blessings and curses found in Leviticus 26. 5. CovenantThe agreement between God and the Israelites, which includes blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. Teaching Points The Seriousness of DisobedienceGod's warning of a sevenfold punishment underscores the seriousness of disobedience. It serves as a reminder that sin has consequences, and God is just in His dealings with His people. The Purpose of DisciplineGod's discipline is not merely punitive but corrective. It is intended to bring His people back to a place of obedience and blessing. The Call to RepentanceThe escalation of punishment is a call to repentance. It shows God's desire for His people to return to Him and restore their relationship. The Faithfulness of GodEven in discipline, God remains faithful to His covenant. His actions are consistent with His character and His promises. The Importance of ObedienceObedience to God's commands is crucial for experiencing His blessings. It reflects a heart aligned with His will and purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 26:18?
2.How does Leviticus 26:18 emphasize the importance of obedience to God's commandments?
3.What consequences does Leviticus 26:18 describe for continued disobedience to God?
4.How can we apply the warning in Leviticus 26:18 to our lives today?
5.What other biblical passages highlight the theme of discipline for disobedience?
6.How does Leviticus 26:18 reflect God's desire for a faithful relationship with us?
7.What does Leviticus 26:18 reveal about God's nature and justice?
8.How does Leviticus 26:18 fit into the broader context of biblical covenant theology?
9.Why does God threaten to punish "sevenfold" in Leviticus 26:18?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 26?
11.(Leviticus 26:18) How does the repeated “sevenfold” punishment align with other biblical portrayals of God’s mercy and justice?
12.What does the Bible say about homosexuality and execution?
13.In Ezekiel 6:2–3, how can an address to literal mountains make sense, and is there any historical or archaeological record of a catastrophe specifically targeting these mountains?
14.Ezekiel 18 - Does any historical or archaeological evidence indicate that Israel ever fully practiced individual accountability rather than communal guilt?What Does Leviticus 26:18 Mean And if after all this•Leviticus 26:14-17 has already outlined famine, defeat, and fear as consequences. “After all this” shows God’s patience—He has allowed lesser judgments first (Amos 4:6-11). • The phrase highlights a progression: mercy extended, warnings ignored (2 Chronicles 36:15-16). • God’s dealings are relational: He disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6;Proverbs 3:11-12).
you will not obey Me• Disobedience is personal refusal, not ignorance. Israel had the covenant, the sacrifices, the priests (Deuteronomy 29:2-4). • Obedience is the covenant’s heartbeat (1 Samuel 15:22;John 14:15 for the same principle). • Persistent “will not” exposes a hard heart, mirrored inJeremiah 7:23-24—“They did not listen or incline their ear.”
I will proceed to punish you• God Himself takes action; this is not random hardship (Psalm 89:30-32). • Punishment is corrective, aiming to restore, not destroy (Leviticus 26:40-42 shows the door to repentance). • The certainty—“I will proceed”—underscores divine faithfulness to His own word (Numbers 23:19).
sevenfold for your sins• “Sevenfold” signals fullness and intensification (Leviticus 26:21, 24, 28 repeat the term). • The escalation matches the stubbornness; as sin multiplies, discipline multiplies (Proverbs 6:31 speaks of sevenfold restitution). • God’s justice is exact and measured; His mercy sets the terms, but His holiness enforces them (Revelation 15:1, where seven plagues complete wrath).
summaryLeviticus 26:18 reveals a compassionate yet uncompromising God. After initial warnings, continued disobedience brings fuller, sevenfold discipline. The verse teaches that covenant relationship carries real accountability: God patiently extends mercy, but persistent rebellion invites escalating correction designed to turn His people back to wholehearted obedience. (18) And if ye will not yet for all this hearken unto me.--Better, and if up to these ye will not hearken unto me,that is, if they should persist in their disobedience to the very end of those punishments mentioned in Leviticus 26:16-17. This verse, therefore, introduces the second degree of punishments, which ends with Leviticus 26:20. I will punish you seven times more.--That is, indefinitely or unceasingly; many more times. Seven being a complete number is often used to denote thoroughness (see Note onLeviticus 4:6), a large or indefinite number. Hence the declaration "He shall deliver thee in six troubles; yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee" (Job 5:19), and "if he trespass against thee seven times inaday" (Luke 17:4), that is, an indefinite number of times. (Comp. alsoPsalm 119:164;Proverbs 24:16, &c.) . . . Verses 18-20. - Punishment in its second degree. I will make your heaven as iron, and your earth as brass; the result of no rain in a land scorched by the fiery Eastern sun. Your land shall not yield her increase, neither shall the tress of the land yield their fruits. Cf. 1 Kings 8:35; Haggai 1:10, 11.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew And ifוְאִ֨ם־(wə·’im-)Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, notafterעַד־(‘aḏ-)Preposition
Strong's 5704:As far as, even to, up to, until, whileall thisאֵ֔לֶּה(’êl·leh)Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428:These, thoseyou will notלֹ֥א(lō)Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, noobeyתִשְׁמְע֖וּ(ṯiš·mə·‘ū)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8085:To hear intelligentlyMe,לִ֑י(lî)Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's HebrewI will proceedוְיָסַפְתִּי֙(wə·yā·sap̄·tî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3254:To add, augmentto punishלְיַסְּרָ֣ה(lə·yas·sə·rāh)Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3256:To discipline, chasten, admonishyouאֶתְכֶ֔ם(’eṯ·ḵem)Direct object marker | second person masculine plural
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative casesevenfoldשֶׁ֖בַע(še·ḇa‘)Number - feminine singular
Strong's 7651:Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite numberforעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstyour sins.חַטֹּאתֵיכֶֽם׃(ḥaṭ·ṭō·ṯê·ḵem)Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 2403:An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender
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OT Law: Leviticus 26:18 If you in spite of these things (Le Lv Lev.) |
