Leviticus 26:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 26:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 26:16 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 26:16 — KJV
“I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it. over: Heb. upon”
— Leviticus 26:16 (KJV)
Leviticus 26:16 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 26:16
“Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past. slay...: Heb. smite him in life in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 26:16: over, cause, heart
“And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart. foot: Heb. his feet thoughts: Heb. impressions For: or, In”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 26:16: also, even, heart
“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. created...: Heb. created to make”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 26:16: even, cause, eat
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. pleasant: Heb. a desire”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 26:16: also, eyes, eat
“Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; bring...: Heb. cause to bud”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 26:16: also, cause, eat
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