Leviticus 26:12
Leviticus 26:12 in Multiple Translations
I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be My people.
And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my people.
And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my people.
And I will be present among you and will be your God and you will be my people.
I shall always be right there with you. I will be your God, and you will be my people.
Also I will walke among you, and I wil be your God, and ye shalbe my people.
and I have walked habitually in your midst, and have become your God, and ye — ye are become My people;
I will walk among you, and will be your God, and you will be my people.
And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my people.
I will walk among you, and will be your God, and you shall be my people.
I will walk among you and continue to be your God, and you will continue to be my people.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 26:12
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Leviticus 26:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִתְהַלַּכְתִּי֙
בְּ/ת֣וֹכְ/כֶ֔ם
וְ/הָיִ֥יתִי
לָ/כֶ֖ם
לֵֽ/אלֹהִ֑ים
וְ/אַתֶּ֖ם
תִּהְיוּ
לִ֥/י
לְ/עָֽם
וְ/הִתְהַלַּכְתִּי֙
hâlak
H1980
to go
Conj | V-Hithpael-1cs
בְּ/ת֣וֹכְ/כֶ֔ם
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וְ/הָיִ֥יתִי
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
לָ/כֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
לֵֽ/אלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp
וְ/אַתֶּ֖ם
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
תִּהְיוּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
לִ֥/י
Prep | Suff
לְ/עָֽם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 26:12
וְ/הִתְהַלַּכְתִּי֙
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
Conj | V-Hithpael-1cs
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
בְּ/ת֣וֹכְ/כֶ֔ם
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
וְ/הָיִ֥יתִי
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָ/כֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
לֵֽ/אלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
וְ/אַתֶּ֖ם
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
תִּהְיוּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לִ֥/י
""
Prep | Suff
לְ/עָֽם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Prep | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
Study Notes — Leviticus 26:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 26:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 26:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 26:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 26:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 26:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 26:12
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 26:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 26:12
- Sermons on Leviticus 26:12
Context — Additional Blessings of Obedience
10You will still be eating the old supply of grain when you need to clear it out to make room for the new.
11And I will make My dwelling place among you, and My soul will not despise you.
12I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be My people.
13I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians. I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk in uprightness. 14If, however, you fail to obey Me and to carry out all these commandments,Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Corinthians 6:16 | What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” |
| 2 | Jeremiah 30:22 | “And you will be My people, and I will be your God.” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 7:23 | but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. |
| 4 | Exodus 6:7 | I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 23:14 | For the LORD your God walks throughout your camp to protect you and deliver your enemies to you. Your camp must be holy, lest He see anything unclean among you and turn away from you. |
| 6 | Joel 2:27 | Then you will know that I am present in Israel and that I am the LORD your God, and there is no other. My people will never again be put to shame. |
| 7 | Hebrews 11:16 | Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. |
| 8 | Exodus 19:5–6 | Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” |
| 9 | Zechariah 13:9 | This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” |
| 10 | Isaiah 41:10 | Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness. |
Leviticus 26:12 Summary
[This verse means that God wants to have a close, personal relationship with us, and He promises to be our God if we follow Him. This is similar to what we see in Exodus 29:45, where God says He will dwell among the Israelites and be their God. In simple terms, it means God wants to be with us and guide us, and we get to be His special people. As it says in 2 Corinthians 6:16, God will walk among us and be our God, and we will be His people, if we follow His ways and obey His commandments.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'walk among' His people?
This phrase signifies a close, intimate relationship between God and His people, as seen in Genesis 3:8 and Genesis 5:22, where God walked with Adam and Enoch respectively.
How can we be sure that God will be our God and we will be His people?
This promise is based on God's faithfulness and covenant with His people, as stated in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Hebrews 11:11, which reminds us that God is a promise-keeper.
Is this verse only for the Israelites or does it apply to believers today?
While this verse was initially given to the Israelites, the principle of God's desire for a close relationship with His people applies to all believers, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:16 and Revelation 21:3, which speak of God's presence among His people.
What is required for us to experience God's presence and be His people?
To experience God's presence, we must obey His commandments and follow His ways, as stated in Leviticus 26:3 and John 14:15, which emphasizes the importance of obedience in our relationship with God.
Reflection Questions
- What would it mean for you to experience God's presence in your daily life, and how can you cultivate a deeper sense of His nearness?
- How can you practically demonstrate your commitment to being God's people, and what does that look like in your relationships and decisions?
- In what ways do you sense God's presence in your life, and how can you nurture a greater awareness of His walking among you?
- What are some areas where you feel like you're not experiencing God's presence, and how can you seek Him in those areas?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 26:12
And I will walk among you,.... As they journeyed from place to place, he walked among them, in the tabernacle built for him, see 2 Samuel 7:6; it may be expressive of the familiarity and communion
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 26:12
And I will set my tabernacle among you: and my soul shall not abhor you. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 26:12
I will walk among you, as I have hitherto done, both by my pillar of cloud and fire, and by my tabernacle, which have walked or gone along with you in all your journeys, and stayed among you in all your stations, to protect, conduct, instruct, and comfort you. Ye shall be my people; I will own you for that peculiar people which I have singled out of the mass of mankind, to bless you here, and to save you hereafter.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 26:12
Leviticus 26:12 And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my people.Ver. 12. And I will walk.]
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 26:12
(12) And I will walk among you.—This promise is quoted by St. Paul (2 Corinthians 6:16).
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 26:12
12. I will walk among you] Cp. Genesis 3:8.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 26:12
12. I will walk among you — Here is implied the intimacy of delighted companionship, as Enoch walked with God. Thus Jehovah desired to walk with Israel, and thus he would have walked if the nation had cleaved unto the Lord.
Sermons on Leviticus 26:12
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Giant Joshua by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story of a young man waiting for the director of a company for several hours. The director asks the young man some simple questions, testing |
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(The Church in the Last Days) 05 - Possessing the Land by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following the Word of God rather than adhering to old traditions or wrong teachings. The message is based on Leviticus 26, |
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Have You Seen the Father Yet by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the actions and words of Jesus are a reflection of the Father's love and compassion for His children. He reminds the audience of the mi |
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(Godly Home) Part 19 - Children - a Dwelling Place for the Living God by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of creating a nurturing environment for children in our homes. He encourages parents to be vigilant in monitoring what influen |
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God's Dwelling Place - 1st Floor, a Clean Heart by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of allowing God to work in our hearts before we can effectively serve Him. He highlights the need for obedience and surrender |
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The Mighty Presence of God - Part 2 (Cd Quality) by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's ways and purposes in our lives. He acknowledges that there are things in us that need to be countered a |
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How to Be Fruitful by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of dissipation, which refers to getting caught up in worldly distractions and losing focus on what is truly important. The speaker e |