Leviticus 26:13

Translations

Modern

I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians. I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk in uprightness.

Traditional

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.

Literal

I am YHWH your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that you should not be their slaves. And I have broken the bands of your yoke and made you walk upright.

Latin

Ego Dominus Deus vester, qui eduxi vos de terra Ægyptiorum, ne serviretis eis: et qui confregi catenas cervicum vestrarum, ut incederetis erecti.

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English

I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians. I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk in uprightness.

Notes

Leviticus 26:13

the bars of your yoke: A yoke is a wooden frame that fits over a slave's shoulders and neck. It is used to carry heavy items like water pails. Compare with Romans 6:16–22.

Leviticus 26:3–39

These blessings and curses are similar to a key part of ancient Near Eastern treaties between a suzerain (a powerful king) and a vassal (a lesser king). In these treaties, the suzerain king promised to protect the vassal king and his land. In return, the vassal swore loyalty to the suzerain.

Blessings and curses followed, with curses usually being longer (compare Leviticus 26:3–13 with 26:14–39; see also Deuteronomy 27:15–28:68). These treaties often called upon gods as witnesses and enforcers. Yet, in God's covenant with Israel, God was one of the treaty parties, with Israel as the other. Since God could not swear by anyone greater, he swore by himself (see Hebrews 6:13; Genesis 22:16).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Blessing Counsel from Others Curses and Blessings God’s Covenants Promised Land The Land True Success

Related verses

Ezekiel 34:27
The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them.
Psalm 116:16
Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.
Leviticus 25:38
I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God.
1 Corinthians 6:19–20
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
Exodus 20:2
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
Jeremiah 2:20
“For long ago you broke your yoke and tore off your chains, saying, ‘I will not serve!’ Indeed, on every high hill and under every green tree you lay down as a prostitute.
Leviticus 25:55
For the Israelites are My servants. They are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.
Psalm 81:6–10
“I relieved his shoulder of the burden; his hands were freed from the basket.
Leviticus 25:42
Because the Israelites are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt, they are not to be sold as slaves.
Isaiah 51:23
I will place it in the hands of your tormentors, who told you: ‘Lie down, so we can walk over you,’ so that you made your back like the ground, like a street to be traversed.”

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Branch Curse, Cursed Deuteronomy, Book of Earth History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Ransom Remnant Reward Yoke

Topics

Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Contingencies in Divine Government of Man God: Preserver: Deliverance from Egypt, Obedience: Enjoined Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Yoke: Figurative

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