Leviticus 26:33 nasb — 'You, however, I will scatter among the nations and will draw out a sword after you, as your land becomes desolate and…

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"'You, however, I will scatter among the nations and will draw out a sword after you, as your land becomes desolate and your cities become waste."

— Leviticus 26:33, NASB

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Leviticus 26 — Context

30

'I then will destroy your high places, and cut down your incense altars, and heap your remains on the remains of your idols, for My soul shall abhor you.

31

'I will lay waste your cities as well and will make your sanctuaries desolate, and I will not smell your soothing aromas.

32

'I will make the land desolate so that your enemies who settle in it will be appalled over it.

33

'You, however, I will scatter among the nations and will draw out a sword after you, as your land becomes desolate and your cities become waste.

34

'Then the land will enjoy its sabbaths all the days of the desolation, while you are in your enemies' land; then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths.

35

'All the days of its desolation it will observe the rest which it did not observe on your sabbaths, while you were living on it.

36

'As for those of you who may be left, I will also bring weakness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies. And the sound of a driven leaf will chase them, and even when no one is pursuing they will flee as though from the sword, and they will fall.

Leviticus 26:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:33 say?
Leviticus 26:33 in the NASB reads: “'You, however, I will scatter among the nations and will draw out a sword after you, as your land becomes desolate and your cities become waste.”
Where is Leviticus 26:33 in the Bible?
Leviticus 26:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 26, verse 33.
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 26:33.
What translation should I read Leviticus 26:33 in?
Leviticus 26:33 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 26:33?
Leviticus 26:33 reads (NASB): “'You, however, I will scatter among the nations and will draw out a sword after you, as your land becomes desolate and your cities become waste.” 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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