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World English Bible

"and your strength will be spent in vain; for your land won't yield its increase, neither will the trees of the land yield their fruit."

— Leviticus 26:20, World English Bible

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Leviticus 26 — Context

17

I will set my face against you, and you will be struck before your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you; and you will flee when no one pursues you.

18

"'If you in spite of these things will not listen to me, then I will chastise you seven times more for your sins.

19

I will break the pride of your power, and I will make your sky like iron, and your soil like brass;

20

and your strength will be spent in vain; for your land won't yield its increase, neither will the trees of the land yield their fruit.

21

"'If you walk contrary to me, and won't listen to me, then I will bring seven times more plagues on you according to your sins.

22

I will send the wild animals among you, which will rob you of your children, destroy your livestock, and make you few in number; and your roads will become desolate.

23

"'If by these things you won't be reformed to me, but will walk contrary to me;

Leviticus 26:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:20 say?
Leviticus 26:20 in the World English Bible reads: “and your strength will be spent in vain; for your land won't yield its increase, neither will the trees of the land yield their fruit.”
Where is Leviticus 26:20 in the Bible?
Leviticus 26:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 26, verse 20.
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 26:20.
What translation should I read Leviticus 26:20 in?
Leviticus 26:20 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 26:20?
Leviticus 26:20 reads (WEB): “and your strength will be spent in vain; for your land won't yield its increase, neither will the trees of the land yield their fruit.” 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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