Leviticus 26:17 net — I will set my face against you. You will be struck down before your enemies, those who hate you will rule over you, and…

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"I will set my face against you. You will be struck down before your enemies, those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when there is no one pursuing you."

— Leviticus 26:17, NET Bible

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Leviticus 26 — Context

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The Consequences of Disobedience“‘If, however, you do not obey me and keep all these commandments–

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if you reject my statutes and abhor my regulations so that you do not keep all my commandments and you break my covenant–

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I for my part will do this to you: I will inflict horror on you, consumption and fever, which diminish eyesight and drain away the vitality of life. You will sow your seed in vain because your enemies will eat it.

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I will set my face against you. You will be struck down before your enemies, those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when there is no one pursuing you.

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“‘If, in spite of all these things, you do not obey me, I will discipline you seven times more on account of your sins.

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I will break your strong pride and make your sky like iron and your land like bronze.

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Your strength will be used up in vain, your land will not give its yield, and the trees of the land will not produce their fruit.

Leviticus 26:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:17 say?
Leviticus 26:17 in the NET Bible reads: “I will set my face against you. You will be struck down before your enemies, those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when there is no one pursuing you.”
Where is Leviticus 26:17 in the Bible?
Leviticus 26:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 26, verse 17.
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 26:17.
What translation should I read Leviticus 26:17 in?
Leviticus 26:17 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 26:17?
Leviticus 26:17 reads (NET): “I will set my face against you. You will be struck down before your enemies, those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when there is no one pursuing you.” 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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