Leviticus 26:30 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images, and cast your carcases upon the carcases of your idols, and my soul shall abhor you.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God destroys Israel's worship sites and casts the dead on idols—the ultimate desolation.
The Context of Leviticus 26:30
Sacred sites are destroyed; the dead are mingled with idols; God's soul abhors what He once promised to cherish.
What Does Leviticus 26:30 Mean?
High places—the hills and altars where Israel worshipped—are destroyed. Images (whether idols or the carved representations on shrines) are cut down. The dead are cast upon corpses of idols: humans and false gods alike become refuse piles. The desecration is total.
Most devastating: 'My soul shall abhor you.' Compare to verse 11: 'My soul shall not abhor you.' The inversion is absolute. God's regard, which was the promise of presence, becomes active disgust. The covenant relationship has inverted into its worst possible state.
Leviticus 26:30 in the Original Language
bamot (בָּמוֹת), 'high places'—hilltop altars, centers of worship whether licit or idolatrous.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 26:30
What does Leviticus 26:30 mean?
God destroys Israel's worship sites and casts the dead on idols—the ultimate desolation.
What is the context of Leviticus 26:30?
Sacred sites are destroyed; the dead are mingled with idols; God's soul abhors what He once promised to cherish.