Exodus 23:25,26

25a. The positive complement of v.24: Jehovah is to be the object of Israel's worship.

25b, 26. The blessings which will follow upon Israel's obedience: abundance of food, freedom from sickness, fertility of flocks and herds, and long life.

25b. and he shall bless read with LXX., Vulg., Di., &c., andI will bless(cf. the following, -and Iwill take"); originally (if vv.23 25a be a later insertion) the continuation of v.22 end.

take sickness away, &c. Cf. Exodus 15:26; and the reminiscence of the present passage in Deuteronomy 7:15 (as of v.26a in Deuteronomy 7:14 b).

26a. Cf. Deuteronomy 7:14 b; also (expressed positively) the blessings promised in Deuteronomy 28:11; Deuteronomy 30:9, and Leviticus 26:9 (H).

26b. I will fulfil Life will not come to an end prematurely, either for the individual, or for the nation (cf. Exodus 20:12).