Leviticus 26:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 26:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 26:17 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 26:17 — KJV
“And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.”
— Leviticus 26:17 (KJV)
Leviticus 26:17 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 26:17
“And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, LORD, and let thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 26:17: set, before, enemies
“The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 26:17: face, against, before
“Thine ox shall be slain before thine eyes, and thou shalt not eat thereof: thine ass shall be violently taken away from before thy face, and shall not be restored to thee: thy sheep shall be given unto thine enemies, and thou shalt have none to rescue them. shall not...: Heb. shall not return to thee”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 26:17: face, slain, before
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of David.] Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. before...: Heb. from his face”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 26:17: face, before, enemies
“And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye shall be remembered before the LORD your God, and ye shall be saved from your enemies.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 26:17: set, against, before
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