New International VersionI myself will be hostile toward you and will afflict you for your sins seven times over.
New Living Translationthen I myself will be hostile toward you. I will personally strike you with calamity seven times over for your sins.
English Standard Versionthen I also will walk contrary to you, and I myself will strike you sevenfold for your sins.
Berean Standard Biblethen I will act with hostility toward you, and I will strike you sevenfold for your sins.
King James BibleThen will I also walk contrary unto you, and will punish you yet seven times for your sins.
New King James Versionthen I also will walk contrary to you, and I will punish you yet seven times for your sins.
New American Standard Biblethen I in turn will show hostility toward you; and I, even I, will strike you seven times for your sins.
NASB 1995then I will act with hostility against you; and I, even I, will strike you seven times for your sins.
NASB 1977then I will act with hostility against you; and I, even I, will strike you seven times for your sins.
Legacy Standard Biblethen I will walk in hostility against you; and I, even I, will strike you seven times for your sins.
Amplified Biblethen I also will act with hostility against you, and I will strike you seven times for your sins.
Christian Standard Biblethen I will act with hostility toward you; I also will strike you seven times for your sins.
Holman Christian Standard Biblethen I will act with hostility toward you; I also will strike you seven times for your sins.
American Standard Versionthen will I also walk contrary unto you; and I will smite you, even I, seven times for your sins.
Contemporary English VersionI'll remain your enemy and punish you even worse.
English Revised Versionthen will I also walk contrary unto you; and I will smite you, even I, seven times for your sins.
GOD'S WORD® Translationthen I, too, will resist you. I will punish you seven times for your sins.
Good News Translationthen I will turn on you and punish you seven times harder than before.
International Standard Versionthen I'll certainly oppose you. I'll take vengeance against you seven fold on account of your sins.
NET BibleI myself will also walk in hostility against you and strike you seven times on account of your sins.
New Heart English Biblethen I will also walk contrary to you; and I will strike you, even I, seven times for your sins.
Webster's Bible TranslationThen will I also walk contrary to you, and I will punish you yet seven times for your sins. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethen I will act with hostility toward you, and I will strike you sevenfold for your sins.
World English Biblethen I will also walk contrary to you; and I will strike you, even I, seven times for your sins. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthen I have walked—I also—with you in opposition, and have struck you, even I, sevenfold for your sins;
Young's Literal Translation then I have walked -- I also -- with you in opposition, and have smitten you, even I, seven times for your sins;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd I went also hostile with you, and I struck you, also I, seven for your sins. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI also will walk contrary to you, and will strike you seven times for your sins.
Catholic Public Domain Versionlikewise, I will advance against you as an adversary, and I will strike you seven times, because of your sins.
New American BibleI, too, will continue to be hostile to you and I, for my part, will smite you for your sins sevenfold.
New Revised Standard Versionthen I too will continue hostile to you: I myself will strike you sevenfold for your sins. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen I also will walk contrary to you and will punish you yet seven times for your sins.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedI shall walk also with you contentiously and I shall strike you also, each sevenfold for your sins. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917then will I also walk contrary unto you; and I will smite you, even I, seven times for your sins.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationI also will walk with you with a perverse spirit, and I also will smite you seven times for your sins.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Punishments for Disobedience… 23And if in spite of these things you do not accept My discipline, but continue to walk in hostility toward Me, 24then Iwill actwith hostilitytoward you,andIwill strikeyousevenfoldforyour 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.…
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. ...
Jeremiah 21:5-6And I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, with anger, fury, and great wrath. / I will strike down the residents of this city, both man and beast. They will die in a terrible plague.’
Isaiah 63:10But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them.
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. ...
2 Kings 17:18-20So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, / and even Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but lived according to the customs Israel had introduced. / So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel. He afflicted them and delivered them into the hands of plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence.
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 5:14-15For I am like a lion to Ephraim and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I, even I, will tear them to pieces and then go away. I will carry them off where no one can rescue them. / Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.”
2 Chronicles 36:16-17But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. / So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar,
Jeremiah 30:14All your lovers have forgotten you; they no longer seek you, for I have struck you as an enemy would, with the discipline of someone cruel, because of your great iniquity and your numerous sins.
Lamentations 2:5The Lord is like an enemy; He has swallowed up Israel. He has swallowed up all her palaces and destroyed her strongholds. He has multiplied mourning and lamentation for the Daughter of Judah.
Romans 1:18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
Hebrews 10:30-31For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” / It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Revelation 2:5Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.
1 Corinthians 11:30-32That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. / Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment. / But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.
Matthew 23:37-38O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate.
Treasury of Scripture Then will I also walk contrary to you, and will punish you yet seven times for your sins. 2 Samuel 22:27 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury. Job 9:4He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardenedhimself against him, and hath prospered? Psalm 18:26 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward. Jump to Previous ActAfflictContraryHostileHostilityOppositionPunishPunishmentSevenSevenfoldSinsSmiteSmittenStrikeTimesWalkWalkedJump to Next ActAfflictContraryHostileHostilityOppositionPunishPunishmentSevenSevenfoldSinsSmiteSmittenStrikeTimesWalkWalkedLeviticus 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 repentthen I will act with hostility toward youThis phrase indicates a direct response from God to the disobedience of the Israelites. In the context of Leviticus 26, God outlines the blessings for obedience and the consequences for disobedience. The use of "hostility" suggests a reversal of the protective and nurturing relationship God desires with His people. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship established at Sinai, where blessings and curses were part of the agreement (Exodus 19-24). Theologically, it underscores the seriousness of sin and the holiness of God, who cannot tolerate rebellion. This concept is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as Deuteronomy 28 and the prophetic warnings in books like Jeremiah and Ezekiel. and I will strike you sevenfold for your sins
The term "sevenfold" signifies completeness or fullness, a common biblical motif indicating totality. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the number seven often represented perfection or completion. This phrase suggests that the punishment will be thorough and complete, matching the severity of the people's sins. Theologically, it reflects the principle of divine justice, where the punishment corresponds to the offense. This idea is mirrored in the New Testament, where Jesus speaks of forgiveness "seventy times seven" (Matthew 18:22), indicating the boundless nature of grace, contrasting with the completeness of judgment here. The concept of divine retribution is also seen in Revelation, where judgments are poured out in a complete and final manner. Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The speaker in this verse, expressing His response to the disobedience of the Israelites. 2. IsraelitesThe recipients of God's covenant and the ones being warned about the consequences of their disobedience. 3. Mount SinaiThe location where God delivered the laws and commandments to Moses, including the blessings and curses outlined in Leviticus 26. 4. MosesThe leader of the Israelites and the mediator of God's laws and commandments to the people. 5. CovenantThe agreement between God and the Israelites, which includes blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin is not just a personal failing but a breach of the covenant with God. Understanding the gravity of sin helps us appreciate the need for repentance and obedience. God's Justice and MercyWhile God promises consequences for disobedience, His ultimate desire is for His people to return to Him. His justice is balanced with mercy, offering a path to restoration. The Role of DisciplineGod's discipline is a form of love, intended to bring His people back to righteousness. It is important to view challenges and corrections as opportunities for spiritual growth. Covenant RelationshipThe relationship between God and His people is based on a covenant that requires faithfulness. Reflecting on this relationship can deepen our commitment to living according to God's will. Repentance and RestorationThe pathway to healing and restoration is through genuine repentance. Turning back to God can restore the blessings of the covenant and renew our spiritual lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 26:24?
2.How does Leviticus 26:24 illustrate God's response to disobedience and rebellion?
3.What does "act with hostility" in Leviticus 26:24 reveal about God's justice?
4.How can we avoid the consequences described in Leviticus 26:24 in our lives?
5.Compare Leviticus 26:24 with Hebrews 12:6. How does God discipline His people?
6.How should Leviticus 26:24 influence our understanding of covenant faithfulness today?
7.What does Leviticus 26:24 reveal about God's response to disobedience?
8.How does Leviticus 26:24 align with the concept of divine justice?
9.Why does God promise to act with hostility in Leviticus 26:24?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 26?
11.If Saul previously admitted David's righteousness in 1 Samuel 24, why is he chasing David again in 1 Samuel 26?
12.(Leviticus 26:18) How does the repeated 'sevenfold' punishment align with other biblical portrayals of God's mercy and justice?
13.If Saul recognized David's righteousness (1 Samuel 24:16-21), why did hostilities continue in later chapters, suggesting inconsistency?
14.Why does the blood ritual in Exodus 24:6-8 seem inconsistent with modern ethical and scientific perspectives?What Does Leviticus 26:24 Mean Then• The word signals a sequence: if Israel continues defiance after earlier warnings (Leviticus 26:18, 21), this next level of discipline arrives. • Cause-and-effect runs through all the covenant blessings and curses (Deuteronomy 28:15–20). God’s responses are never random. •Romans 2:4–5 reminds that persisting after patience stores up wrath;Hebrews 12:6 shows discipline flows from love, urging repentance before harsher steps follow.
I will act with hostility toward you• “I will” underscores divine initiative; the Lord Himself becomes the adversary (Isaiah 63:10, “He turned and became their enemy”). • Hostility here portrays active opposition, not mere withdrawal. ComparePsalm 68:21, “Surely God crushes the heads of His enemies.” • This reversal stands in contrast toExodus 23:22, where obedience makes God an enemy to Israel’s foes. Disobedience flips that protection.
and I will strike you sevenfold• “Strike” conveys tangible blows—war, famine, plague (seeLeviticus 26:25–26). • “Sevenfold” points to completeness and intensity, as inProverbs 6:31’s “sevenfold” restitution andRevelation 15:1’s seven last plagues. • The escalating pattern (Leviticus 26:28: “I will punish you with sevenfold more”) shows measured yet increasing pressure designed to break stubbornness, not to annihilate.
for your sins• Judgment targets specific rebellion—idolatry, injustice, covenant breach (Leviticus 26:1–2). •Ezekiel 18:30 affirms, “Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that iniquity will not be your downfall.” God’s strikes aim to expose sin, prompt confession, and restore fellowship (Leviticus 26:40–45). •Galatians 6:7 echoes the timeless principle: “Whatever a man sows, he will reap.”
summaryLeviticus 26:24 reveals a sober chain: persistent sin (“then”) turns the covenant Protector into an active Opponent, bringing complete (“sevenfold”) discipline precisely “for your sins.” The verse underscores God’s faithfulness to His word—both in warning and in mercy when repentance follows. (24) Then will I also walk contrary unto you.--By their increased hostility to God, they simply increase their calamities, since He whom they are defying now also assumes a hostile attitude towards those who are defiant. And will punish you yet.--Better,and I also will smite you.(SeeLeviticus 26:28.)
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew then Iאֲנִ֛י(’ă·nî)Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589:Iwill actוְהָלַכְתִּ֧י(wə·hā·laḵ·tî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walkwith hostilityבְּקֶ֑רִי(bə·qe·rî)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7147:Opposition, contrarinesstoward youעִמָּכֶ֖ם(‘im·mā·ḵem)Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's 5973:With, equally withandגַּם־(gam-)Conjunction
Strong's 1571:Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, andstrikeוְהִכֵּיתִ֤י(wə·hik·kê·ṯî)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5221:To strikeyouאֶתְכֶם֙(’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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