Leviticus 26:27 kjv — And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk contrary unto me;

King James Version

"And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk contrary unto me;"

— Leviticus 26:27, King James Version

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Leviticus 26 — Context

24

Then will I also walk contrary unto you, and will punish you yet seven times for your sins.

25

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.

26

And when I have broken the staff of your bread, ten women shall bake your bread in one oven, and they shall deliver you your bread again by weight: and ye shall eat, and not be satisfied.

27

And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk contrary unto me;

28

Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.

29

And ye shall eat the flesh of your sons, and the flesh of your daughters shall ye eat.

30

And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images, and cast your carcases upon the carcases of your idols, and my soul shall abhor you.

Leviticus 26:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:27 say?
Leviticus 26:27 in the King James Version reads: “And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk contrary unto me;”
Where is Leviticus 26:27 in the Bible?
Leviticus 26:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 26, verse 27.
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 26:27.
What translation should I read Leviticus 26:27 in?
Leviticus 26:27 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 26:27?
Leviticus 26:27 reads (KJV): “And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk contrary unto me;” 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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