Leviticus 26:8 bbe — Then five of you will put to flight a hundred, and a hundred of you will put to flight ten thousand, and all who are ag…

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"Then five of you will put to flight a hundred, and a hundred of you will put to flight ten thousand, and all who are against you will be put to death by your swords."

— Leviticus 26:8, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 26 — Context

5

And the crushing of the grain will overtake the cutting of the grapes, and the cutting of the grapes will overtake the planting of the seed, and there will be bread in full measure, and you will be living in your land safely.

6

And I will give you peace in the land, and you will take your rest and no one will give you cause for fear; and I will put an end to all evil beasts in the land, and no sword of war will go through your land.

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And you will put to flight those who are against you, and they will be put to death by your swords.

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Then five of you will put to flight a hundred, and a hundred of you will put to flight ten thousand, and all who are against you will be put to death by your swords.

9

And I will have pleasure in you and make you fertile and greater in number; and I will keep my agreement with you.

10

And old stores long kept will be your food, and you will take out the old because of the new;

11

And I will put my holy House among you, and my soul will not be turned away from you in disgust.

Leviticus 26:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:8 say?
Leviticus 26:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then five of you will put to flight a hundred, and a hundred of you will put to flight ten thousand, and all who are against you will be put to death by your swords.”
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 (BBE): “Then five of you will put to flight a hundred, and a hundred of you will put to flight ten thousand, and all who are against you will be put to death by your swords.” 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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