Leviticus 26:21 net — “‘If you walk in hostility against me and are not willing to obey me, I will increase your affliction seven times accor…

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"“‘If you walk in hostility against me and are not willing to obey me, I will increase your affliction seven times according to your sins."

— Leviticus 26:21, NET Bible

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Leviticus 26 — Context

18

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

19

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

20

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.

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“‘If you walk in hostility against me and are not willing to obey me, I will increase your affliction seven times according to your sins.

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I will send the wild animals against you and they will bereave you of your children, annihilate your cattle, and diminish your population so that your roads will become deserted.

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“‘If in spite of these things you do not allow yourselves to be disciplined and you walk in hostility against me,

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I myself will also walk in hostility against you and strike you seven times on account of your sins.

Leviticus 26:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:21 say?
Leviticus 26:21 in the NET Bible reads: ““‘If you walk in hostility against me and are not willing to obey me, I will increase your affliction seven times according to your sins.”
Where is Leviticus 26:21 in the Bible?
Leviticus 26:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 26, verse 21.
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 26:21.
What translation should I read Leviticus 26:21 in?
Leviticus 26:21 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 26:21?
Leviticus 26:21 reads (NET): ““‘If you walk in hostility against me and are not willing to obey me, I will increase your affliction seven times according to your sins.” 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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