Leviticus 26:37 web — They will stumble over one another, as it were before the sword, when no one pursues: and you will have no power to sta…

World English Bible

"They will stumble over one another, as it were before the sword, when no one pursues: and you will have no power to stand before your enemies."

— Leviticus 26:37, World English Bible

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Leviticus 26 — Context

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.

35

As long as it lies desolate it shall have rest, even the rest which it didn't have in your sabbaths, when you lived on it.

36

"'As for those of you who are left, I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies: and the sound of a driven leaf will put them to flight; and they shall flee, as one flees from the sword; and they will fall when no one pursues.

37

They will stumble over one another, as it were before the sword, when no one pursues: and you will have no power to stand before your enemies.

38

You will perish among the nations, and the land of your enemies will eat you up.

39

Those of you who are left will pine away in their iniquity in your enemies' lands; and also in the iniquities of their fathers shall they pine away with them.

40

"'If they confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, in their trespass which they trespassed against me, and also that, because they walked contrary to me,

Leviticus 26:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:37 say?
Leviticus 26:37 in the World English Bible reads: “They will stumble over one another, as it were before the sword, when no one pursues: and you will have no power to stand before your enemies.”
Where is Leviticus 26:37 in the Bible?
Leviticus 26:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 26, verse 37.
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 26:37.
What translation should I read Leviticus 26:37 in?
Leviticus 26:37 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 26:37?
Leviticus 26:37 reads (WEB): “They will stumble over one another, as it were before the sword, when no one pursues: and you will have no power to stand before your enemies.” 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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