Leviticus 26:14 Meaning and Explanation
“But if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all these commandments;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Disobedience begins a cascade of curses and covenant consequences.
The Context of Leviticus 26:14
The curse section begins, inverted from the blessing section and proportionally more severe.
What Does Leviticus 26:14 Mean?
The turning point: 'But if.' The conditional shifts from blessing to curse. Refusal to listen to God and failure to do His commandments breach the covenant. The word 'all' is significant—the covenant requires comprehensive obedience, not selective observance.
This verse opens the curse section (verses 14-39) with directness: reject obedience, and the promised blessings reverse into disaster. The structure mirrors the covenant itself: blessing for faithfulness, curse for rebellion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 26:14
What does Leviticus 26:14 mean?
Disobedience begins a cascade of curses and covenant consequences.
What is the context of Leviticus 26:14?
The curse section begins, inverted from the blessing section and proportionally more severe.