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Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Leviticus 26:21

And if ye walk contrary unto me. — That is, continue the defiance of the Divine law, and rebel against God’s authority. The third warning, contained in Leviticus 26:21, threatens them with destruction by wild beasts.

Seven times more plagues. — That is, a still greater number. (See Leviticus 26:18.)

According to your sins. — This increased number of scourges will be in proportion to their sins, since their defiance, in spite of the two preceding classes of punishments, aggravates and enhances their guilt.

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  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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