Leviticus 26:40

Translations

Modern

But 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—

Traditional

If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, and that also they have walked contrary unto me;

Literal

And if they confess their iniquity and the iniquity of their fathers, with their unfaithfulness in which they were unfaithful to Me, and also that they have walked contrary to Me,

Latin

…donec confiteantur iniquitates suas, et majorum suorum, quibus prævaricati sunt in me, et ambulaverunt ex adverso mihi.

Original

Hebrew

English

But 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—

Notes

Leviticus 26:40–45

The chapter ends with a hopeful message: Even after Israel broke the covenant and faced judgment, reconciliation and restoration were still possible if the people confessed and repented (see study note on Leviticus 4:20). God’s grace remained. God did not want to destroy his people; he would restore them if they humbled themselves and repented (see also 2 Chronicles 7:14).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Ancient Law Codes Counsel from Others Curses and Blessings God’s Covenants Making Sense of the Exile Promised Land Retribution The Dangers of Sin The Land True Success

Related verses

Proverbs 28:13
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
Nehemiah 9:2–5
Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers.
1 John 1:8–10
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Numbers 5:7
…and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution, add a fifth to its value, and give all this to the one he has wronged.
Hosea 5:15–6:2
Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.”
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,
1 Kings 8:33–36
When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and confess Your name, praying and pleading with You in this temple,
Joshua 7:19
So Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, and make a confession to Him. I urge you to tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me.”
Deuteronomy 4:29–31
But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Leviticus 26:21
If you walk in hostility toward Me and refuse to obey Me, I will multiply your plagues seven times, according to your sins.
1 Kings 8:47
…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,’
Leviticus 26:27–28
But if in spite of all this you do not obey Me, but continue to walk in hostility toward Me,

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Branch Confession Deuteronomy, Book of Earth History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Ransom Reward

Topics

Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Backsliders: Promises To Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Children: Involved in Guilt of Parents Confession of Sin: Promises To Covenant of God with Men: Punishments for Breaking of Disobedience to God: Denunciations Against God: Mercy of National Sins: should be Confessed Penitent: Promises To Prayer: Confession In Repentance: Condition of God's Favor Repentance: should be Accompanied by Confession Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Sabbatic Year: Punishment to Follow Violation of the Ordinances Concerning Sin: Consequences of, Entailed Upon Children

Leviticus 26:40

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