Leviticus 26:42 Meaning and Explanation
“Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →If Israel repents, God remembers the covenants with the patriarchs and restores the land.
The Context of Leviticus 26:42
The covenant's deepest promise: God's memory of the patriarchal covenants makes restoration inevitable.
What Does Leviticus 26:42 Mean?
Remember is not passive recollection but active restoration. God, who appeared to have cast Israel away (verse 30: 'My soul shall abhor you'), now remembers the covenants made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—covenants that predate Sinai and transcend Israel's failure. These patriarchal covenants cannot be broken by Israel's disobedience.
Remembering the land means restoring Israel to it. The covenant with the land itself—that it would be their inheritance—is also reactivated. Grace overtakes judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 26:42
What does Leviticus 26:42 mean?
If Israel repents, God remembers the covenants with the patriarchs and restores the land.
What is the context of Leviticus 26:42?
The covenant's deepest promise: God's memory of the patriarchal covenants makes restoration inevitable.