Leviticus 26:7
New International Version
You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall by the sword before you.

New Living Translation
In fact, you will chase down your enemies and slaughter them with your swords.

English Standard Version
You shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

Berean Standard Bible
You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall by the sword before you.

King James Bible
And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

New King James Version
You will chase your enemies, and they shall fall by the sword before you.

New American Standard Bible
Instead, you will chase your enemies, and they will fall before you by the sword;

NASB 1995
‘But you will chase your enemies and they will fall before you by the sword;

NASB 1977
‘But you will chase your enemies, and they will fall before you by the sword;

Legacy Standard Bible
But you will pursue your enemies, and they will fall before you by the sword;

Amplified Bible
And you will chase your enemies, and they will fall before you by the sword.

Christian Standard Bible
You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall before you by the sword.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall before you by the sword.

American Standard Version
And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

Contemporary English Version
You will chase and destroy your enemies,

English Revised Version
And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You will chase your enemies, and you will defeat them.

Good News Translation
You will be victorious over your enemies;

International Standard Version
Instead, you'll pursue your enemies and they'll die by the sword before you.

Majority Standard Bible
You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall by the sword before you.

NET Bible
You will pursue your enemies and they will fall before you by the sword.

New Heart English Bible
You shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

Webster's Bible Translation
And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

World English Bible
You shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And you have pursued your enemies, and they have fallen before you by the sword;

Young's Literal Translation
'And ye have pursued your enemies, and they have fallen before you by the sword;

Smith's Literal Translation
And ye chased your enemies, and they fell before you to the sword.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
You shall pursue your enemies, and they shall fall before you.

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

New American Bible
You will rout your enemies, and they shall fall before your sword.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall give chase to your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you shall chase your enemies and they shall fall before you by the sword.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and ye shall pursue your enemies, and they shall fall before you with slaughter.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Blessings of Obedience
6And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down with nothing to fear. I will rid the land of dangerous animals, and no sword will pass through your land. 7You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall by the sword before you. 8Five of you will pursue a hundred, and a hundred of you will pursue ten thousand, and your enemies will fall by the sword before you.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:7
The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven.

Joshua 23:10
One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised.

Deuteronomy 32:30
How could one man pursue a thousand, or two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, unless the LORD had given them up?

2 Chronicles 20:29
And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

Judges 7:22
And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath.

1 Samuel 17:47
And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”

2 Kings 7:6-7
For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” / Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives.

Psalm 18:37-40
I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. / You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. ...

Psalm 44:5
Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.

Isaiah 41:11-12
Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

Ephesians 6:10-13
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ...


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You will pursue
The Hebrew root for "pursue" is "רדף" (radaph), which conveys a sense of active, relentless pursuit. In the context of ancient Israel, this promise of pursuing enemies is not merely a physical chase but a spiritual assurance of God's empowerment. The Israelites, under God's covenant, are assured that they will not be passive in the face of opposition. This pursuit is a divine mandate, symbolizing the proactive nature of faith where believers are called to actively engage in spiritual warfare, trusting in God's strength to overcome adversaries.

your enemies
The term "enemies" in Hebrew is "אֹיֵב" (oyeb), referring to those who oppose or are hostile. Historically, Israel faced numerous adversaries, from the Canaanite tribes to later empires. This promise is not just about physical foes but also represents spiritual and moral opposition. In a broader Christian context, "enemies" can symbolize sin, temptation, and the forces of evil. The assurance here is that with God, believers can confront and overcome these challenges, reflecting the New Testament teaching of victory in Christ.

and they will fall
The phrase "will fall" comes from the Hebrew "נפל" (naphal), indicating a collapse or defeat. This is a promise of victory, not by human might but by divine intervention. The imagery of enemies falling suggests a complete and decisive triumph. Historically, this was seen in battles where Israel, against overwhelming odds, emerged victorious because of God's intervention. For Christians, this symbolizes the ultimate defeat of sin and death through Jesus Christ, offering hope and assurance of spiritual victory.

by the sword
The "sword" in Hebrew is "חֶרֶב" (chereb), a common weapon in ancient warfare, symbolizing judgment and power. In the biblical context, the sword often represents God's judgment against unrighteousness. For Israel, it was a tool of divine justice, used to execute God's will against their enemies. In the New Testament, the "sword of the Spirit" (Ephesians 6:17) is the Word of God, emphasizing the power of Scripture in spiritual battles. This highlights the importance of God's Word as a weapon for believers to wield in their fight against spiritual darkness.

before you
The phrase "before you" indicates a position of submission and defeat. In Hebrew, "לִפְנֵיכֶם" (lifneichem) suggests that the enemies will fall in the presence of the Israelites, underscoring God's promise of visible and undeniable victory. This assurance is meant to inspire confidence and faith in God's promises. For believers today, it serves as a reminder that God goes before us, ensuring that our spiritual battles are fought with His presence leading the way, providing peace and assurance of His ultimate victory.

(7) And ye shall chase your enemies.--If, covetous of their prosperity, the enemies should dare to attack them, God will inspire His people with marvellous courage, so that they will not only pursue them, but put them to the sword.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You will pursue
וּרְדַפְתֶּ֖ם (ū·rə·ḏap̄·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute

your enemies,
אֹיְבֵיכֶ֑ם (’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary

and they will fall
וְנָפְל֥וּ (wə·nā·p̄ə·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

by the sword
לֶחָֽרֶב‪‬ (le·ḥā·reḇ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

before you.
לִפְנֵיכֶ֖ם (lip̄·nê·ḵem)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 6440: The face


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