Leviticus 26:13 asv — I am Jehovah your God, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have…

American Standard Version

"I am Jehovah your God, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have broken the bars of your yoke, and made you go upright. "

— Leviticus 26:13, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 26 — Context

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And ye shall eat old store long kept, and ye shall bring forth the old because of the new.

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And I will set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you.

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And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my people.

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I am Jehovah your God, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have broken the bars of your yoke, and made you go upright.

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But if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all these commandments;

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and if ye shall reject my statutes, and if your soul abhor mine ordinances, so that ye will not do all my commandments, but break my covenant;

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I also will do this unto you: I will appoint terror over you, even consumption and fever, that shall consume the eyes, and make the soul to pine away; and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it.

Leviticus 26:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:13 say?
Leviticus 26:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “I am Jehovah your God, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have broken the bars of your yoke, and made you go upright. ”
Where is Leviticus 26:13 in the Bible?
Leviticus 26:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 26, verse 13.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 26:13.
What translation should I read Leviticus 26:13 in?
Leviticus 26:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 26:13?
Leviticus 26:13 reads (ASV): “I am Jehovah your God, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have broken the bars of your yoke, and made you go upright. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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