Leviticus 26:41

Translations

Modern

…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,

Traditional

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:

Literal

…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,

Latin

Ambulabo igitur et ego contra eos, et inducam illos in terram hostilem, donec erubescat incircumcisa mens eorum: tunc orabunt pro impietatibus suis.

Original

Hebrew

English

…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,

Notes

Leviticus 26:41

Physical circumcision of males was the mark of God's covenant with Israel (Genesis 17:9–14; Exodus 4:25–26). Uncircumcised hearts are stubborn hearts that do not love God. The people show this through continual disobedience. God promised to "circumcise" Israel's uncircumcised hearts so the people could love Him (see also Deuteronomy 10:16; 30:6; Jeremiah 4:4; Ezekiel 36:25–27).

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 Circumcision 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

2 Chronicles 12:6–7
So the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The LORD is righteous.”
Ezekiel 44:7
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.
Acts 7:51
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.
Jeremiah 9:25–26
“Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will punish all who are circumcised only in the flesh—
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.”
1 Kings 21:29
“Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? Because he has humbled himself before Me, I will not bring the calamity during his days, but I will bring it upon his house in the days of his son.”
2 Chronicles 32:26
Then Hezekiah humbled the pride of his heart—he and the people of Jerusalem—so that the wrath of the LORD did not come upon them during the days of Hezekiah.
Philippians 3:3
For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—
Deuteronomy 30:6
The LORD your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, and you will love Him with all your heart and with all your soul, so that you may live.
Colossians 2:11
In Him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of your sinful nature, with the circumcision performed by Christ and not by human hands.
Jeremiah 6:10
To whom can I give this warning? Who will listen to me? Look, their ears are closed, so they cannot hear. See, the word of the LORD has become offensive to them; they find no pleasure in it.
Ezekiel 20:43
There you will remember your ways and all the deeds with which you have defiled yourselves, and you will loathe yourselves for all the evils you have done.

Glossary

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

Topics

Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Backsliders: Promises To Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Character of the Unrenewed Heart: Uncircumcised Children: Involved in Guilt of Parents Confession of Sin: Promises To Confession of Sin: should be Accompanied With: Submission to Punishment Covenant of God with Men: Punishments for Breaking of Disobedience to God: Denunciations Against God: Mercy of Humility: Afflictions Intended to Produce Penitent: Promises To Repentance: Condition of God's Favor Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Sabbatic Year: Punishment to Follow Violation of the Ordinances Concerning

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