Leviticus 26:1-46. A Concluding Exhortation, embodying Promises and Warnings (H, except 1, 2, 46 R p [73]) [73] A Reviser, who, probably after that collection had been combined with the Priestly Code, introduced further elements from that Code. This ch., closing as it does the collection called th... [ Continue Reading ]
_a pillar maẓẓçbâh_, an upright stone, frequently mentioned in connexion with local worship. See for illustrations of those discovered at Gezer, Driver's _Schweich Lectures_, p. 63. _any figured stone_ i.e. with some idolatrous representation carved on it.... [ Continue Reading ]
These two _vv._contain only repetitions of the precepts already given (Leviticus 19:3-4; Leviticus 19:30); in fact, the direction to observe the sabbath appears here for the third time. The redactor of H attached great importance to these _vv._, and accordingly closed his legislation with them. Thei... [ Continue Reading ]
_The blessing that shall follow upon obedience_. (Cp. Deuteronomy 28:1-11.)... [ Continue Reading ]
Such shall be the abundant yield of cereals and wine that the ingathering will be continuous from the commencement of harvest till the time arrives for sowing the next crop. Cp. Amos 9:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
_none shall make you afraid_ a familiar expression in the prophetical books (Isaiah 17:2; Micah 4:4; Nahum 2:11), found also in Job (Leviticus 11:19, etc.).... [ Continue Reading ]
_will establish_ rather, will carry out. The Heb. expression means, to fulfil the promises of an older covenant. Cp. Genesis 26:3, -I will establish [to Isaac] the oath which I sware unto Abraham"; Deuteronomy 9:5, to -establish the word which the Lord sware unto thy fathers." So Jeremiah 34:18 of t... [ Continue Reading ]
_because of the new_ better as mg. _from before the new_. The meaning is that the yield shall be so great that what has been gathered in an earlier year must be carried out of the storehouses or barns to make way for the fresh produce.... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will walk among you_ Cp. Genesis 3:8.... [ Continue Reading ]
_the bars_ with which the yoke was fastened to the animal's neck.... [ Continue Reading ]
_The penalties that shall ensue, if Israel prove disobedient_(Cp. Deuteronomy 28:15 ff.) They are arranged in five groups, viz. (_a_) Leviticus 26:16-18, (_b_) Leviticus 26:19-20, (_c_) Leviticus 26:21; Leviticus 26:32, (_d_) Leviticus 26:23-26, (_e_) Leviticus 26:27-39, overthrow a [ Continue Reading ]
_terror_ i.e. terrible things, viz. those that follow. _the soul_ your life.... [ Continue Reading ]
_ye shall flee when none pursueth you_ Cp. Leviticus 26:36; Proverbs 28:1; also Psalms 53:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
_the pride of your power_ the pride with which ye rely upon your prosperity and the fruitfulness of your land. The expression is found elsewhere only in Ezekiel, where in Ezekiel 7:24 LXX., Ezekiel 24:21; Ezekiel 33:28 it refers to the fall of the nation and the destruction of Jerusalem; in Ezekiel... [ Continue Reading ]
_plagues_ See on Leviticus 13:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
_the beast of the field_ savage animals. Cp. 2 Kings 17:25.... [ Continue Reading ]
_be reformed unto_ rather, _be disciplined by_. See mg.... [ Continue Reading ]
_execute the vengeance of the covenant_ exact retribution from you for disregarding My covenant with you. _ye shall be gathered together within your cities_ for shelter. Cp. Jeremiah 4:5; Jeremiah 35:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
_your staff of bread_ the bread which sustains life. For the expression see Psalms 105:16; Ezekiel 4:16; Ezekiel 5:16; Ezekiel 14:13, and cp. Isaiah 3:1. The rest of the _v._means that the amount available for baking, and therefore the frequency with which the oven is used, will be so limited that o... [ Continue Reading ]
Cp. Deuteronomy 28:53; Jeremiah 19:9, and, for the fulfilment of the prophet's words, Lamentations 4:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
_high places_ places on which the Israelites anciently practised their worship, and often carried on idolatrous rites in connexion with it. They at first used hills or mountains, and afterwards mounds or platforms. Such idolatrous high places were destroyed by Josiah (2 Kings 23:5-20), but the worsh... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will not smell_, etc.] Cp. Isaiah 1:11 ff.; Amos 5:21 f.... [ Continue Reading ]
_shall be astonished_ Cp. Jeremiah 18:16; Jeremiah 19:8.... [ Continue Reading ]
_will draw out the sword_ For this expression, as implying the hot pursuit of fugitives, see Ezekiel 5:2; Ezekiel 5:12; Ezekiel 12:14.... [ Continue Reading ]
_Then shall the land enjoy her sabbaths_ The verb _râẓâh_has for its general meaning in Ḳal. -to accept," -to be satisfied with," and so -to enjoy," the land being regarded as having been long deprived of its rights, which are now restored. Accordingly the Hiph. (as the causative voice), occurring o... [ Continue Reading ]
_the sound of driven leaf_ Cp. Leviticus 26:17; Proverbs 28:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
_in the iniquities of their fathers_ in the guilt to which their fathers have contributed. _with them_ meaning either, as they have done, or, as holding fast by their fathers" iniquities.... [ Continue Reading ]
_Repentance shall bring restoration_... [ Continue Reading ]
_accept of_ acknowledge that the punishment was deserved and has had its remedial effect.... [ Continue Reading ]
These _vv._have rather the air of a later insertion.... [ Continue Reading ]
_the statutes and judgements and laws_ This wording shews that the _v._forms the conclusion not merely of this ch. but of the whole -Law of Holiness" (Leviticus 26:17-26).... [ Continue Reading ]