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Leviticus 26:8 akjv — And five of you shall chase an hundred, and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight: and your enemies shall…

American King James Version

"And five of you shall chase an hundred, and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight: and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword. "

— Leviticus 26:8, American King James Version

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Leviticus 26 — Context

5

And your threshing shall reach to the vintage, and the vintage shall reach to the sowing time: and you shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land safely.

6

And I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.

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And you shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

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And five of you shall chase an hundred, and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight: and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword.

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For I will have respect to you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, and establish my covenant with you.

10

And you shall eat old store, and bring forth the old because of the new.

11

And I set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you.

Leviticus 26:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:8 say?
Leviticus 26:8 in the American King James Version reads: “And five of you shall chase an hundred, and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight: and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword. ”
Where is Leviticus 26:8 in the Bible?
Leviticus 26:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 26, verse 8.
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 26:8.
What translation should I read Leviticus 26:8 in?
Leviticus 26:8 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 26:8?
Leviticus 26:8 reads (AKJV): “And five of you shall chase an hundred, and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight: and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword. ” 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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