Leviticus 26:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God promises external and internal peace—from beasts, enemies, and fear itself.
The Context of Leviticus 26:6
Peace combines freedom from external danger (beasts, enemies) and internal peace (absence of fear).
What Does Leviticus 26:6 Mean?
Peace in the land covers every layer of threat: wild beasts that endanger flocks and lives are removed; hostile sword-wielders find no entry; fear itself—the underlying anxiety that wakes the watchful—is banished. Lying down in peace is rest without vigilance, sleep without dread.
This vision of shalom encompasses both what God removes (evil beasts, invading armies) and what He gives (security, rest, freedom from fear). It flows from obedience and reflects God's active protection.
Leviticus 26:6 in the Original Language
shalom (שָׁלוֹם), 'peace'—wholeness, completion, right relationship, prosperity in all dimensions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 26:6
What does Leviticus 26:6 mean?
God promises external and internal peace—from beasts, enemies, and fear itself.
What is the context of Leviticus 26:6?
Peace combines freedom from external danger (beasts, enemies) and internal peace (absence of fear).