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Leviticus 26:8 cpdv — Five of yours will pursue a hundred foreigners, and a hundred of you will pursue ten thousand. Your enemies will fall b…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Five of yours will pursue a hundred foreigners, and a hundred of you will pursue ten thousand. Your enemies will fall by the sword in your sight. "

— Leviticus 26:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 26 — Context

5

The threshing of the harvest shall last until the vintage, and the vintage shall overtake the sowing. And you shall eat your bread to fullness, and you shall live in your land without fear.

6

I will give peace to your most distant regions. You will sleep, and there will be no one to strike you with terror. I will take away harmful wild beasts, and the sword will not cross your borders.

7

You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall down at the sight of you.

8

Five of yours will pursue a hundred foreigners, and a hundred of you will pursue ten thousand. Your enemies will fall by the sword in your sight.

9

I will look with favor upon you, and I will cause you to increase; you will be multiplied, and I will confirm my covenant with you.

10

You will eat the oldest of what is old, and, when what is new arrives, you will throw away what is old.

11

I will set my tabernacle in your midst, and my soul will not cast you out.

Leviticus 26:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:8 say?
Leviticus 26:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Five of yours will pursue a hundred foreigners, and a hundred of you will pursue ten thousand. Your enemies will fall by the sword in your sight. ”
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 (CPDV): “Five of yours will pursue a hundred foreigners, and a hundred of you will pursue ten thousand. Your enemies will fall by the sword in your sight. ” 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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