Leviticus 26:31 web — I will lay your cities waste, and will bring your sanctuaries to desolation, and I will not take delight in the sweet f…

World English Bible

"I will lay your cities waste, and will bring your sanctuaries to desolation, and I will not take delight in the sweet fragrance of your offerings."

— Leviticus 26:31, World English Bible

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Leviticus 26 — Context

28

then I will walk contrary to you in wrath; and I also will chastise you seven times for your sins.

29

You will eat the flesh of your sons, and you will eat the flesh of your daughters.

30

I will destroy your high places, and cut down your incense altars, and cast your dead bodies upon the bodies of your idols; and my soul will abhor you.

31

I will lay your cities waste, and will bring your sanctuaries to desolation, and I will not take delight in the sweet fragrance of your offerings.

32

I will bring the land into desolation; and your enemies that dwell therein will be astonished at it.

33

I will scatter you among the nations, and I will draw out the sword after you: and your land will be a desolation, and your cities shall be a waste.

34

Then the land will enjoy its sabbaths as long as it lies desolate and you are in your enemies' land. Even then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths.

Leviticus 26:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:31 say?
Leviticus 26:31 in the World English Bible reads: “I will lay your cities waste, and will bring your sanctuaries to desolation, and I will not take delight in the sweet fragrance of your offerings.”
Where is Leviticus 26:31 in the Bible?
Leviticus 26:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 26, verse 31.
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 26:31.
What translation should I read Leviticus 26:31 in?
Leviticus 26:31 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 26:31?
Leviticus 26:31 reads (WEB): “I will lay your cities waste, and will bring your sanctuaries to desolation, and I will not take delight in the sweet fragrance of your offerings.” 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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