But if in spite of all this you do not obey Me, but continue to walk in hostility toward Me, But if in spite of all thisThis phrase serves as a conditional clause, indicating a continuation of disobedience despite previous warnings and consequences. The Hebrew word for "in spite of" is "אף" (af), which conveys a sense of stubbornness or defiance. Historically, this reflects the persistent rebellion of the Israelites, who often turned away from God despite His repeated calls for repentance. This phrase sets the stage for understanding the gravity of continued disobedience and the patience of God, who desires repentance rather than punishment. you do not obey Me
The Hebrew root for "obey" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), meaning to hear, listen, or give heed. In the biblical context, obedience is not merely about hearing words but involves an active response to God's commands. This phrase underscores the importance of obedience as a covenantal requirement. The Israelites were called to be a people set apart, and their obedience was a reflection of their relationship with God. The failure to obey signifies a breach in this relationship, highlighting the seriousness of their rebellion. but continue to walk
The phrase "continue to walk" uses the Hebrew verb "הלך" (halak), which means to go, walk, or live. In biblical terms, walking is often used metaphorically to describe one's way of life or conduct. This phrase suggests a deliberate and ongoing choice to live in a manner contrary to God's will. It implies a lifestyle of rebellion, not just isolated acts of disobedience. The imagery of walking conveys movement and progression, indicating that the Israelites were moving further away from God's intended path for them. in hostility toward Me
The word "hostility" is translated from the Hebrew "קֶרִי" (qeri), which can mean opposition or contrariness. This term is used to describe a deliberate and adversarial stance against God. Historically, this reflects the times when Israel's actions were not just passive disobedience but active rebellion against God's authority. The phrase "toward Me" personalizes the rebellion, emphasizing that their actions were not just against a set of rules but against God Himself. This highlights the relational aspect of sin, where disobedience is seen as a personal affront to God, who desires a loving and obedient relationship with His people. Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The speaker in this verse, addressing the Israelites with warnings and consequences for disobedience. 2. IsraelitesThe audience receiving the message, God's chosen people who are being warned about the consequences of their actions. 3. Mount SinaiThe place where God delivered the laws and commandments to Moses, including the blessings and curses outlined in Leviticus 26. 4. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who conveyed God's laws and messages to the people. 5. CovenantThe agreement between God and the Israelites, which includes blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. Teaching Points The Seriousness of DisobedienceGod takes disobedience seriously, and persistent rebellion leads to severe consequences. This underscores the importance of aligning our lives with God's will. The Nature of Hostility Toward GodWalking in hostility toward God is not just passive disobedience but an active rebellion. We must examine our hearts to ensure we are not resisting God's authority. The Covenant RelationshipThe covenant between God and His people is based on mutual commitment. Understanding this relationship helps us appreciate the gravity of breaking it. God's Patience and JusticeDespite repeated warnings, God remains patient. However, His justice requires that persistent disobedience be addressed. This balance is crucial in understanding God's character. Repentance and RestorationWhile the verse warns of consequences, the broader biblical account offers hope for repentance and restoration. God's desire is always for His people to return to Him. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the covenant relationship between God and the Israelites help us comprehend the seriousness of disobedience in Leviticus 26:27? 2. In what ways might we, today, walk in hostility toward God, and how can we guard against this in our daily lives? 3. How do the themes of blessings and curses in Leviticus 26 compare to the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament? 4. What role does repentance play in restoring our relationship with God after disobedience, according to both Leviticus 26 and other scriptures? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Leviticus 26:27 to our understanding of God's patience and justice in our personal spiritual journey? Connections to Other Scriptures Deuteronomy 28This chapter parallels Leviticus 26, detailing blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, emphasizing the covenant relationship. Jeremiah 11Discusses the broken covenant and the consequences of Israel's disobedience, echoing the themes of Leviticus 26. Hebrews 12Highlights God's discipline as a sign of His love, connecting to the idea of consequences for disobedience as a form of divine correction. Romans 1Describes the consequences of turning away from God, similar to the warnings in Leviticus 26. 2 Chronicles 7God's promise to heal the land if His people humble themselves and turn from their wicked ways, offering hope beyond the curses. People Egyptians, Isaac, Israelites, Jacob, MosesPlaces Mount SinaiTopics Act, Continue, Contrary, Ear, Hearken, Hostile, Hostility, Listen, Obey, Opposition, Spite, Walk, Walked, Won't, YetDictionary of Bible Themes Leviticus 26:14-39 5827 curse
6026 sin, judgment on Leviticus 26:27-28 5764 attitudes, negative to God
6232 rejection of God, results
7216 exile, in Assyria
8231 discipline, divine Leviticus 26:27-33 5508 ruins Leviticus 26:27-35 7520 dispersion, the Leviticus 26:27-42 6702 peace, destruction Library Emancipated Slaves
I am the Lord your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have broken the bands of your yoke, and made you go upright.'--LEV. xxvi. 13. The history of Israel is a parable and a prophecy as well as a history. The great central word of the New Testament has been drawn from it, viz. 'redemption,' i.e. a buying out of bondage. The Hebrew slaves in Egypt were 'delivered.' The deliverance made them a nation. God acquired them for Himself, and …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureLii. Trust in God.
15th Sunday after Trinity. S. Matt. vi. 31. "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness." INTRODUCTION.--We read in ancient Roman history that a general named Aemilius Paulus was appointed to the Roman army in a time of war and great apprehension. He found in the army a sad condition of affairs, there were more officers than fighting men, and all these officers wanted to have their advice taken, and the war conducted in accordance with their several opinions. Then Aemilius Paulus …
S. Baring-Gould—The Village Pulpit, Volume II. Trinity to Advent A Reformer's Schooling
'The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, 2. That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem. 3. And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture a survey of the third and closing discourse of the prophet
We shall now, in conclusion, give a survey of the third and closing discourse of the prophet. After an introduction in vi. 1, 2, where the mountains serve only to give greater solemnity to the scene (in the fundamental passages Deut. xxxii. 1, and in Is. 1, 2, "heaven and earth" are mentioned for the same purposes, inasmuch as they are the most venerable parts of creation; "contend with the mountains" by taking them in and applying to [Pg 522] them as hearers), the prophet reminds the people of …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Repentance
Then has God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.' Acts 11: 18. Repentance seems to be a bitter pill to take, but it is to purge out the bad humour of sin. By some Antinomian spirits it is cried down as a legal doctrine; but Christ himself preached it. From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent,' &c. Matt 4: 17. In his last farewell, when he was ascending to heaven, he commanded that Repentance should be preached in his name.' Luke 24: 47. Repentance is a pure gospel grace. …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments The Second Commandment
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am o jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of then that hate me; and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.' Exod 20: 4-6. I. Thou shalt not …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments Covenanting Provided for in the Everlasting Covenant.
The duty of Covenanting is founded on the law of nature; but it also stands among the arrangements of Divine mercy made from everlasting. The promulgation of the law, enjoining it on man in innocence as a duty, was due to God's necessary dominion over the creatures of his power. The revelation of it as a service obligatory on men in a state of sin, arose from his unmerited grace. In the one display, we contemplate the authority of the righteous moral Governor of the universe; in the other, we see …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Solomon's Temple Spiritualized
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John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Appendix ix. List of Old Testament Passages Messianically Applied in Ancient Rabbinic Writings
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Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Leviticus
The emphasis which modern criticism has very properly laid on the prophetic books and the prophetic element generally in the Old Testament, has had the effect of somewhat diverting popular attention from the priestly contributions to the literature and religion of Israel. From this neglect Leviticus has suffered most. Yet for many reasons it is worthy of close attention; it is the deliberate expression of the priestly mind of Israel at its best, and it thus forms a welcome foil to the unattractive …
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