Leviticus 26:25 bbe — And I will send a sword on you to give effect to the punishment of my agreement; and when you come together into your t…

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"And I will send a sword on you to give effect to the punishment of my agreement; and when you come together into your towns I will send disease among you and you will be given up into the hands of your haters."

— Leviticus 26:25, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 26:25 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant: and when ye are gathered together within your cities, I will send the pestilence among you; and ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy.”

Leviticus 26 — Context

22

I will let loose the beasts of the field among you, and they will take away your children and send destruction on your cattle, so that your numbers will become small and your roads become waste.

23

And if by these things you will not be turned to me, but still go against me;

24

Then I will go against you, and I will give you punishment, I myself, seven times for all your sins.

25

And I will send a sword on you to give effect to the punishment of my agreement; and when you come together into your towns I will send disease among you and you will be given up into the hands of your haters.

26

When I take away your bread of life, ten women will be cooking bread in one oven, and your bread will be measured out by weight; you will have food but never enough.

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And if, after all this, you do not give ear to me, but go against me still,

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Then my wrath will be burning against you, and I will give you punishment, I myself, seven times for your sins.

Leviticus 26:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:25 say?
Leviticus 26:25 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And I will send a sword on you to give effect to the punishment of my agreement; and when you come together into your towns I will send disease among you and you will be given up into the hands of your haters.”
Where is Leviticus 26:25 in the Bible?
Leviticus 26:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 26, verse 25.
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 26:25.
What translation should I read Leviticus 26:25 in?
Leviticus 26:25 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 26:25?
Leviticus 26:25 reads (BBE): “And I will send a sword on you to give effect to the punishment of my agreement; and when you come together into your towns I will send disease among you and you will be given up into the hands of your haters.” 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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