Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version which made me hostile toward them so that I sent them into the land of their enemies—then when their uncircumcised hearts are humbled and they pay for their sin, New Living Translation When I have turned their hostility back on them and brought them to the land of their enemies, then at last their stubborn hearts will be humbled, and they will pay for their sins. English Standard Version so that I walked contrary to them and brought them into the land of their enemies—if then their uncircumcised heart is humbled and they make amends for their iniquity, Berean Standard Bible and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled and they will make amends for their iniquity, Berean Literal Bible and also that I have walked contrary to them and have brought them into the land of their enemies—if then their uncircumcised hearts are humbled and then they accept their guilt, King James Bible And that I also have walked contrary unto them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity: New King James Version and that I also have walked contrary to them and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if their uncircumcised hearts are humbled, and they accept their guilt— New American Standard Bible I also was acting with hostility against them, to bring them into the land of their enemies—or if their uncircumcised heart is humbled so that they then make amends for their wrongdoing, NASB 1995 I also was acting with hostility against them, to bring them into the land of their enemies— or if their uncircumcised heart becomes humbled so that they then make amends for their iniquity, NASB 1977 I also was acting with hostility against them, to bring them into the land of their enemies—or if their uncircumcised heart becomes humbled so that they then make amends for their iniquity, Legacy Standard Bible I also was walking in hostility against them, to bring them into the land of their enemies—or if their uncircumcised heart becomes humbled so that they then make up for their iniquity, Amplified Bible I also was acting with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—then if their uncircumcised (sin-filled) hearts are humbled and they accept the punishment for their wickedness, Berean Annotated Bible and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled and they will make amends for their iniquity, Christian Standard Bible and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—and when their uncircumcised hearts are humbled and they make amends for their iniquity, Holman Christian Standard Bible and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled, and if they will pay the penalty for their sin, American Standard Version I also walked contrary unto them, and brought them into the land of their enemies: if then their uncircumcised heart be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity; English Revised Version I also walked contrary unto them, and brought them into the land of their enemies: if then their uncircumcised heart be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity; GOD'S WORD® Translation I will oppose them and bring them into the lands of their enemies. Then, if they humble their uncircumcised hearts and accept their guilt, Good News Translation and caused me to turn against them and send them into exile in the land of their enemies. At last, when your descendants are humbled and they have paid the penalty for their sin and rebellion, International Standard Version causing me to oppose them and take them to the land of their enemies so that the uncircumcised foreskin of their hearts can be humbled and so that they accept the punishment of their iniquity— NET Bible (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, New Heart English Bible I also walked contrary to them, and brought them into the land of their enemies: if then their uncircumcised heart is humbled, and they then accept the punishment of their iniquity; Webster's Bible Translation And that I also have walked contrary to them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised hearts shall be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled and they will make amends for their iniquity, World English Bible I also walked contrary to them, and brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised heart is humbled, and they then accept the punishment of their iniquity, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwhen I also walk in opposition to them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies—if then their uncircumcised heart is humbled, and then they accept the punishment of their iniquity— Berean Literal Bible and also that I have walked contrary to them and have brought them into the land of their enemies—if then their uncircumcised hearts are humbled and then they accept their guilt, Young's Literal Translation also I walk to them in opposition, and have brought them into the land of their enemies -- or then their uncircumcised heart is humbled, and then they accept the punishment of their iniquity, -- Smith's Literal Translation I also will go hostile with them, and I brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised heart shall be humbled, and then they shall be satisfied with their iniquity; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore I also will walk them, and bring them into their enemies' land until their uncircumcised mind be ashamed: then shall they pray for their sins. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, I also will walk against them, and I will lead them into a hostile land, until their uncircumcised mind shall be ashamed. Then shall they pray on behalf of their impiety. New American Bible so that I, too, had to be hostile to them and bring them into their enemies’ land. Then, when their uncircumcised hearts are humbled and they make amends for their iniquity, New Revised Standard Version so that I, in turn, continued hostile to them and brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised heart is humbled and they make amends for their iniquity, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd that I also walked contrary to them, and brought them into the land of their enemies; and if then their uncircumcised heart shall be humbled, and they then shall accept the punishment of their iniquity; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Also I shall walk with them in contention, and I shall bring them to the land of their enemies, and then their uncircumcised heart will be broken and then they will acknowledge their evil: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I also will walk contrary unto them, and bring them into the land of their enemies; if then perchance their uncircumcised heart be humbled, and they then be paid the punishment of their iniquity; Brenton Septuagint Translation and I walked with them with a perverse mind; and I will destroy them in the land of their enemies: then shall their uncircumcised heart be ashamed, and then shall they acquiesce in the punishment of their sins. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Remembers Those who Repent40But if they will confess their iniquity and that of their fathers in the unfaithfulness that they practiced against Me, by which they have also walked in hostility toward Me— 41and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies— and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled and they will make amends for their iniquity, 42then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.… Cross References I acted with hostility toward them Isaiah 63:10 But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them. Lamentations 2:5 The Lord is like an enemy; He has swallowed up Israel. He has swallowed up all her palaces and destroyed her strongholds. He has multiplied mourning and lamentation for the Daughter of Judah. Psalm 106:40-42 So the anger of the LORD burned against His people, and He abhorred His own inheritance. / He delivered them into the hand of the nations, and those who hated them ruled over them. / Their enemies oppressed them and subdued them under their hand. and brought them into the land of their enemies— 1 Kings 8:46-47 When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to his own land, whether far or near, / and when they come to their senses in the land to which they were taken, and they repent and plead with You in the land of their captors, saying, ‘We have sinned and done wrong; we have acted wickedly,’ 2 Chronicles 6:36-37 When they sin against You—for there is no one who does not sin—and You become angry with them and deliver them to an enemy who takes them as captives to a land far or near, / and when they come to their senses in the land to which they were taken, and they repent and plead with You in the land of their captors, saying, ‘We have sinned and done wrong; we have acted wickedly,’ Jeremiah 16:13 So I will cast you out of this land into a land that neither you nor your fathers have known. There you will serve other gods day and night, for I will show you no favor.’ and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled Jeremiah 4:4 Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and remove the foreskins of your hearts, O men of Judah and people of Jerusalem. Otherwise, My wrath will break out like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it, because of your evil deeds.” Ezekiel 44:7-9 In addition to all your other abominations, you brought in foreigners uncircumcised in both heart and flesh to occupy My sanctuary; you defiled My temple when you offered My food—the fat and the blood; you broke My covenant. / And you have not kept charge of My holy things, but have appointed others to keep charge of My sanctuary for you.’ / This is what the Lord GOD says: No foreigner uncircumcised in heart and flesh may enter My sanctuary—not even a foreigner who lives among the Israelites. 2 Chronicles 7:14 and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. and they will make amends for their iniquity, Daniel 9:5-6 we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances. / We have not listened to Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings, leaders, fathers, and all the people of the land. Hosea 14:1-2 Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for you have stumbled by your iniquity. / Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips. Ezekiel 18:30-32 Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! Deuteronomy 30:1-3 “When all these things come upon you—the blessings and curses I have set before you—and you call them to mind in all the nations to which the LORD your God has banished you, / and when you and your children return to the LORD your God and obey His voice with all your heart and all your soul according to everything I am giving you today, / then He will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you and gather you from all the nations to which the LORD your God has scattered you. Jeremiah 29:12-14 Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. / I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” Ezekiel 36:24-28 For I will take you from among the nations and gather you out of all the countries, and I will bring you back into your own land. / I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. / I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. … Nehemiah 1:8-9 Remember, I pray, the word that You commanded Your servant Moses when You said, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations, / but if you return to Me and keep and practice My commandments, then even if your exiles have been banished to the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for My Name.’ Treasury of Scripture And that I also have walked contrary to them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity: their uncircumcised Deuteronomy 30:6 And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live. Jeremiah 4:4 Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. Jeremiah 6:10 To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold, the word of the LORD is unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it. humbled Exodus 10:3 And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me. 1 Kings 21:29 Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: but in his son's days will I bring the evil upon his house. 2 Chronicles 12:6,7,12 Whereupon the princes of Israel and the king humbled themselves; and they said, The LORD is righteous… and they Ezra 9:13,15 And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such deliverance as this; … Nehemiah 9:33 Howbeit thou art just in all that is brought upon us; for thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly: Psalm 39:9 I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it. Jump to Previous Accept Acting Amends Broken Contrary Enemies Haters Heart Hearts Hostile Hostility Humbled Iniquity Paid Pay Perchance Pride Punishment Sin Sins Uncircumcised Walk WalkedJump to Next Accept Acting Amends Broken Contrary Enemies Haters Heart Hearts Hostile Hostility Humbled Iniquity Paid Pay Perchance Pride Punishment Sin Sins Uncircumcised Walk WalkedLeviticus 26 1. Of idolatry2. Reverence 3. A blessing to those who keep the commandments 14. A curse to those who break them 40. God promises to remember those who repent and I acted with hostility toward them This phrase reflects God's response to Israel's disobedience and covenant unfaithfulness. In the context of Leviticus 26, God outlines the blessings for obedience and the consequences for disobedience. Acting with hostility signifies divine judgment, a theme consistent throughout the Old Testament, where God disciplines His people to bring them back to righteousness (Hebrews 12:6). This hostility is not arbitrary but a response to Israel's repeated idolatry and rebellion, as seen in the cycles of sin and redemption in the Book of Judges. and brought them into the land of their enemies and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled and they will make amends for their iniquity Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe sovereign Lord who is speaking to the Israelites, expressing His response to their disobedience and the conditions for restoration. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God who are being addressed in this passage, having experienced exile due to their disobedience. 3. Enemies' Land The foreign lands where the Israelites were exiled as a consequence of their rebellion against God. 4. Uncircumcised Hearts A metaphor for the Israelites' spiritual stubbornness and rebellion against God. 5. Amends for Iniquity The process of repentance and seeking forgiveness for their sins. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceGod's hostility towards the Israelites was a direct result of their disobedience. This serves as a reminder that sin has serious consequences, including separation from God. The Call to Humility The phrase "uncircumcised hearts are humbled" indicates that true repentance requires humility. Believers are called to humble themselves before God, acknowledging their need for His grace. The Path to Restoration Making amends for iniquity involves genuine repentance and a turning back to God. This is a process that requires both confession and a commitment to change. Spiritual Renewal The concept of circumcising the heart points to the need for inner transformation. Believers are encouraged to seek a heart that is responsive to God's will. God's Faithfulness Despite the Israelites' rebellion, God provides a path to restoration. This underscores His faithfulness and willingness to forgive those who return to Him with a contrite heart. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 26:41?2. How does Leviticus 26:41 highlight the importance of humility before God? 3. What does "their uncircumcised hearts are humbled" teach about repentance? 4. How can we apply the concept of "accept their guilt" in daily life? 5. How does Leviticus 26:41 connect to 2 Chronicles 7:14 about repentance? 6. Why is acknowledging sin crucial for restoring our relationship with God? 7. What does Leviticus 26:41 reveal about God's response to human disobedience and repentance? 8. How does Leviticus 26:41 fit into the broader context of covenant theology? 9. What historical events might Leviticus 26:41 be referencing regarding Israel's exile? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 26? 11. What does the Bible say about diversity and inclusion? 12. (Leviticus 26:29) Do we have any archaeological or recorded history of Israelites resorting to cannibalism precisely as this curse suggests? 13. How does the portrayal of Leviathan in Job 41 align or conflict with other biblical references to large sea creatures (e.g., Psalm 104:26 or Isaiah 27:1)? 14. What is the Bible's stance on snitching? What Does Leviticus 26:41 Mean I acted with hostility toward them• The verse reminds us that God’s covenant includes real consequences for covenant breaking. Earlier in the chapter the Lord warns, “I will set My face against you” (Leviticus 26:17), a theme echoed when “the anger of the LORD was kindled against His people” (Psalm 106:40). • This hostility is not capricious; it is the righteous response of a holy God to persistent rebellion, just as in Isaiah 63:10 where the people “rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit, so He turned and became their enemy.” • The severity highlights God’s unwavering commitment to His word—both in blessing and in judgment (Deuteronomy 28:15-20). Brought them into the land of their enemies • Exile was the climactic covenant curse. “The LORD will drive you, and the king you set over you, to a nation unknown to you” (Deuteronomy 28:36). History records the fulfillment: the northern tribes to Assyria (2 Kings 17:6) and Judah to Babylon (2 Kings 24:14-16). • Even in judgment, God preserved a remnant (Jeremiah 24:5-7), proving His covenant faithfulness. • Exile served as both punishment and a severe mercy, stripping away idols and reminding the people that life apart from God’s presence is bondage (Ezekiel 12:15-16). If their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled • Physical circumcision marked Israel, yet God continually aimed at the heart: “Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and stiffen your necks no more” (Deuteronomy 10:16). • Humility is the gateway to restoration. “If My people… humble themselves, pray, seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear” (2 Chronicles 7:14). • An “uncircumcised heart” pictures stubbornness. When that heart is humbled, the barrier to fellowship is removed, fulfilling Ezekiel 36:26, “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you.” They will make amends for their iniquity • Confession and repentance are required, not mere remorse. Just one verse earlier God speaks of “confessing their iniquity” (Leviticus 26:40). • “Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for you have stumbled by your iniquity. Bring your confessions and return to the LORD” (Hosea 14:1-2). • Daniel models this in exile: “We have sinned and done wrong… yet Yours, O Lord our God, are compassion and forgiveness” (Daniel 9:3-9). • Under the new covenant the same principle endures: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins” (1 John 1:9). summary Leviticus 26:41 underscores that God’s judgments are just, His exile purposeful, and His mercy ready for the humble. When rebellion meets divine hostility, exile follows; when humbled hearts confess, God restores. The passage calls every believer to heed both the warning of judgment and the promise of forgiveness, embracing heartfelt repentance that leads to renewed fellowship with the Lord. (41) And that I also have walked contrary unto them.--That is, and they shall also confess that through their walking contrary unto God, He also walked contrary unto them, and brought them into the land of their enemies.If then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled.--Better, or rather, their uncircumcised hearts shall be humbled. This is a resumption of the statement made at the beginning of Leviticus 26:40, viz., "And they shall confess their iniquity . . . ;" or rather, their uncircumcised hearts shall be humbled. That is, perverse and stubborn hearts; too proud to make an humble confession. (See Leviticus 19:23, with Jeremiah 9:26.) The same metaphor is used by the Apostle: "Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost" (Acts 7:51). Accept of the punishment of their iniquity.--Rather, accept willingly, that is, they will acknowledge the justice of their punishment, and be in that frame of mind when they will freely own that the punishment is not commensurate with their guilt, and willingly accept the Divine retribution. The exact shade of meaning covered by this phrase in the original cannot adequately be given in a translation, since the verb here translated "accept," or "accept willingly," is the same which is translated "enjoy" in Leviticus 26:34. The whole phrase denotes literally, they shall rejoice in their iniquity, or in the punishment of their iniquity; they will take it joyfully, as the best and most appropriate means to bring them to repentance. The nearest approach to it is the passage, "I will bear the indignation of the Lord, for I have sinned against him" (Micah 7:9). . . . Hebrew andאַף־ (’ap̄-) Conjunction Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though I אֲנִ֗י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I acted אֵלֵ֤ךְ (’ê·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk with hostility בְּקֶ֔רִי (bə·qe·rî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7147: Opposition, contrariness toward עִמָּם֙ (‘im·mām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with them and brought וְהֵבֵאתִ֣י (wə·hê·ḇê·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go them into the land בְּאֶ֖רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of their enemies— אֹיְבֵיהֶ֑ם (’ō·yə·ḇê·hem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary and אוֹ־ (’ōw-) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if if their uncircumcised הֶֽעָרֵ֔ל (he·‘ā·rêl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6189: Having foreskin (uncircumcised) hearts לְבָבָם֙ (lə·ḇā·ḇām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart will be humbled יִכָּנַ֗ע (yik·kā·na‘) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3665: To bend the knee, to humiliate, vanquish and they will make amends יִרְצ֥וּ (yir·ṣū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7521: To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt for their iniquity, עֲוֺנָֽם׃ (‘ă·wō·nām) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity Links Leviticus 26:41 NIVLeviticus 26:41 NLT Leviticus 26:41 ESV Leviticus 26:41 NASB Leviticus 26:41 KJV Leviticus 26:41 BibleApps.com Leviticus 26:41 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 26:41 Chinese Bible Leviticus 26:41 French Bible Leviticus 26:41 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 26:41 I also walked contrary to them (Le Lv Lev.) |
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