Leviticus 26:23

23 “ ‘If in spite of these things you do not accept my correction but continue to be hostile toward me,

Leviticus 26:23 in Other Translations

23 And if ye will not be reformed by me by these things, but will walk contrary unto me;

23 "And if by this discipline you are not turned to me but walk contrary to me,

23 “And if you fail to learn the lesson and continue your hostility toward me,

23 "And if even this doesn't work and you refuse my discipline and continue your defiance,

23 And if by these things ye will not be reformed unto me, but will walk contrary unto me;

23 "If this discipline does not help and you still resist,

23 "If in spite of these things you do not accept My discipline, but act with hostility toward Me,

23 " 'After all of those things, suppose you still do not accept my warnings. And suppose you continue to be my enemy.

Leviticus 26:23 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 26:23

And if ye will not be reformed by these things
Corrected and amended by these punishments, be prevailed upon to return from their evil ways to the Lord, and walk in his commandments, and keep his judgments, and do them: but will walk contrary unto me; (See Gill on Leviticus 26:21).

Leviticus 26:23 In-Context

21 “ ‘If you remain hostile toward me and refuse to listen to me, I will multiply your afflictions seven times over, as your sins deserve.

22 I will send wild animals against you, and they will rob you of your children, destroy your cattle and make you so few in number that your roads will be deserted.

23 “ ‘If in spite of these things you do not accept my correction but continue to be hostile toward me,

24 I myself will be hostile toward you and will afflict you for your sins seven times over.

25 And I will bring the sword on you to avenge the breaking of the covenant. When you withdraw into your cities, I will send a plague among you, and you will be given into enemy hands.

Cross References

• 1. Jeremiah 2:30; Jeremiah 5:3; Jeremiah 7:28; Jeremiah 17:23; Jeremiah 32:33; Zephaniah 3:2