Leviticus 26:38 net — You will perish among the nations; the land of your enemies will consume you.

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"You will perish among the nations; the land of your enemies will consume you."

— Leviticus 26:38, NET Bible

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Leviticus 26 — Context

35

All the days of the desolation it will have the rest it did not have on your Sabbaths when you lived on it.

36

“‘As for the ones who remain among you, I will bring despair into their hearts in the lands of their enemies. The sound of a blowing leaf will pursue them, and they will flee as one who flees the sword and fall down even though there is no pursuer.

37

They will stumble over each other as those who flee before a sword, though there is no pursuer, and there will be no one to take a stand for you before your enemies.

38

You will perish among the nations; the land of your enemies will consume you.

39

Restoration through Confession and Repentance“‘As for the ones who remain among you, they will rot away because of their iniquity in the lands of your enemies, and they will also rot away because of their ancestors’ iniquities which are with them.

40

However, when they confess their iniquity and their ancestors’ iniquity which they committed by trespassing against me, by which they also walked in hostility against me

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(and I myself will walk in hostility against them and bring them into the land of their enemies), and then their uncircumcised hearts become humbled and they make up for their iniquity,

Leviticus 26:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:38 say?
Leviticus 26:38 in the NET Bible reads: “You will perish among the nations; the land of your enemies will consume you.”
Where is Leviticus 26:38 in the Bible?
Leviticus 26:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 26, verse 38.
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 26:38.
What translation should I read Leviticus 26:38 in?
Leviticus 26:38 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 26:38?
Leviticus 26:38 reads (NET): “You will perish among the nations; the land of your enemies will consume you.” 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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