Leviticus 26:32
Leviticus 26:32 in Multiple Translations
And I will lay waste the land, so that your enemies who dwell in it will be appalled.
And I will bring the land into desolation: and your enemies which dwell therein shall be astonished at it.
And I will bring the land into desolation; and your enemies that dwell therein shall be astonished at it.
And I will make your land a waste, a wonder to your haters living in it.
I will devastate your land myself, so that your enemies who come and live in it will be horrified at what has happened.
I will also bring the land vnto a wildernes, and your enemies, which dwell therein, shalbe astonished thereat.
and I have made desolate the land, and your enemies, who are dwelling in it, have been astonished at it.
I will bring the land into desolation, and your enemies who dwell in it will be astonished at it.
And I will bring the land into desolation: and your enemies who dwell in it shall be astonished at it.
And I will destroy your land, and your enemies shall be astonished at it, when they shall be the inhabitants thereof.
I will completely ruin your country, with the result that even your enemies who capture it will be shocked/appalled when they see it.
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Leviticus 26:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/הֲשִׁמֹּתִ֥י
אֲנִ֖י
אֶת
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
וְ/שָֽׁמְמ֤וּ
עָלֶ֨י/הָ֙
אֹֽיְבֵי/כֶ֔ם
הַ/יֹּשְׁבִ֖ים
בָּֽ/הּ
וַ/הֲשִׁמֹּתִ֥י
shâmêm
H8074
be desolate
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
וְ/שָֽׁמְמ֤וּ
shâmêm
H8074
be desolate
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
עָלֶ֨י/הָ֙
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
אֹֽיְבֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal | Suff
הַ/יֹּשְׁבִ֖ים
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Art | V-Qal
בָּֽ/הּ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 26:32
וַ/הֲשִׁמֹּתִ֥י
shâmêm
H8074
"be desolate"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
The word 'shamem' means to be desolate or devastated, like a place left empty and destroyed, often used to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.
Definition: : destroyed/deserted 1) to be desolate, be appalled, stun, stupefy 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be desolated, be deflowered, be deserted, be appalled 1a2) to be appalled, be awestruck 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be desolated, be made desolate 1b2) to be appalled 1c) (Polel) 1c1) to be stunned 1c2) appalling, causing horror (participle) 1c2a) horror-causer, appaller (subst) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to devastate, ravage, make desolated 1d2) to appal, show horror 1e) (Hophal) to lay desolate, be desolated 1f) (Hithpolel) 1f1) to cause to be desolate 1f2) to be appalled, be astounded 1f3) to cause oneself desolation, cause oneself ruin
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: make amazed, be astonied, (be an) astonish(-ment), (be, bring into, unto, lay, lie, make) desolate(-ion, places), be destitute, destroy (self), (lay, lie, make) waste, wonder. See also: Leviticus 26:22; Jeremiah 50:13; Psalms 40:16.
אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
וְ/שָֽׁמְמ֤וּ
shâmêm
H8074
"be desolate"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The word 'shamem' means to be desolate or devastated, like a place left empty and destroyed, often used to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.
Definition: : destroyed/deserted 1) to be desolate, be appalled, stun, stupefy 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be desolated, be deflowered, be deserted, be appalled 1a2) to be appalled, be awestruck 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be desolated, be made desolate 1b2) to be appalled 1c) (Polel) 1c1) to be stunned 1c2) appalling, causing horror (participle) 1c2a) horror-causer, appaller (subst) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to devastate, ravage, make desolated 1d2) to appal, show horror 1e) (Hophal) to lay desolate, be desolated 1f) (Hithpolel) 1f1) to cause to be desolate 1f2) to be appalled, be astounded 1f3) to cause oneself desolation, cause oneself ruin
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: make amazed, be astonied, (be an) astonish(-ment), (be, bring into, unto, lay, lie, make) desolate(-ion, places), be destitute, destroy (self), (lay, lie, make) waste, wonder. See also: Leviticus 26:22; Jeremiah 50:13; Psalms 40:16.
עָלֶ֨י/הָ֙
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
אֹֽיְבֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
הַ/יֹּשְׁבִ֖ים
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Art | V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בָּֽ/הּ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Leviticus 26:32
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- Leviticus 26:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 26:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 26:32
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 26:32
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 26:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 26:32
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 26:32
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 26:32
- Sermons on Leviticus 26:32
Context — Punishments for Disobedience
30I will destroy your high places, cut down your incense altars, and heap your lifeless bodies on the lifeless remains of your idols; and My soul will despise you.
31I will reduce your cities to rubble and lay waste your sanctuaries, and I will refuse to smell the pleasing aroma of your sacrifices.
32And I will lay waste the land, so that your enemies who dwell in it will be appalled.
33But I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you as your land becomes desolate and your cities are laid waste. 34Then the land shall enjoy its Sabbaths all the days it lies desolate, while you are in the land of your enemies. At that time the land will rest and enjoy its Sabbaths.Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 9:11 | “And I will make Jerusalem a heap of rubble, a haunt for jackals; and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation, without inhabitant.” |
| 2 | Jeremiah 19:8 | I will make this city a desolation and an object of scorn. All who pass by will be appalled and will scoff at all her wounds. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 18:16 | They have made their land a desolation, a perpetual object of scorn; all who pass by will be appalled and shake their heads. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 25:11 | And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 5:15 | So you will be a reproach and a taunt, a warning and a horror to the nations around you, when I execute judgments against you in anger, wrath, and raging fury. I, the LORD, have spoken. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 25:18 | to make them a ruin, an object of horror and contempt and cursing, as they are to this day—Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, its kings and officials; |
| 7 | 1 Kings 9:8 | And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and will hiss and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 28:37 | You will become an object of horror, scorn, and ridicule among all the nations to which the LORD will drive you. |
| 9 | Daniel 9:2 | in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. |
| 10 | Isaiah 5:9 | I heard the LORD of Hosts declare: “Surely many houses will become desolate, great mansions left unoccupied. |
Leviticus 26:32 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 26:32, is saying that if the people of Israel disobey God, He will destroy their land so completely that even their enemies will be shocked and amazed when they see the devastation. This is a serious warning about the consequences of turning away from God, similar to what is taught in Psalm 107:34 and Isaiah 1:7. It reminds us that our actions have real consequences and that we should always strive to follow God's commands and live in obedience to Him, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 10:12-13 and Matthew 22:37-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'lay waste' the land in Leviticus 26:32?
To lay waste means to completely destroy or devastate an area, making it uninhabitable, as seen in similar judgments in Deuteronomy 29:23 and Jeremiah 9:11. This act is a result of disobedience and idolatry, as mentioned in the preceding verses, such as Leviticus 26:30-31.
Who are the 'enemies' that will dwell in the land and be appalled in Leviticus 26:32?
The enemies refer to the nations that God will allow to occupy and desecrate the land of Israel due to their disobedience, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 28:49-50 and Ezekiel 36:2-3. These enemies will be shocked and dismayed by the desolation they witness.
Is this verse only applicable to the Israelites, or does it have relevance for believers today?
While this specific promise was given to the Israelites, the principle of God's judgment and discipline for disobedience is applicable to all believers, as seen in Hebrews 12:5-11 and Revelation 3:19. Believers today should take heed of the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be contributing to the spiritual desolation in my own life or community, and how can I turn back to God in repentance?
- In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty, even in the midst of judgment or discipline, knowing that His ultimate goal is to restore and redeem?
- How does the concept of God laying waste the land due to disobedience impact my understanding of the importance of obedience in my own walk with God?
- What role does prayer and intercession play in preventing or mitigating God's judgment, and how can I be more diligent in praying for my community and the world?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 26:32
And I will bring the land into desolation,.... The whole country of Judea, cities, towns, villages, fields, vineyards, c.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 26:32
And I will bring the land into desolation: and your enemies which dwell therein shall be astonished at it. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 26:32
Having driven you out and possessed your places. See .
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 26:32
Leviticus 26:32 And I will bring the land into desolation: and your enemies which dwell therein shall be astonished at it.Ver. 32. Which dwell therein.] After that you shall be driven out of it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 26:32
(32) And I will bring the land into desolation. Better, And I myself will bring, &c. From the ruin of the cities and the sanctuaries the desolation extends to the whole country. Whilst the devastations hitherto were the result of God permitting hostile invasions and conquests, the desolation of the whole country and the dispersion of the Israelites described in the following verses are to be the work of God Himself. He who has promised to bless the land in so marvellous a manner (Leviticus 26:4-10) as a reward for their obedience, will Himself reduce it to the most astounding desolation as a punishment for their disobedience, so much so, that their very enemies will be amazed at it (Jeremiah 9:11 : Ezekiel 5:15; Ezekiel 33:28-29; Ezekiel 35:10; Ezekiel 36:5).
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 26:32
32. shall be astonished] Cp. Jeremiah 18:16; Jeremiah 19:8.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 26:32
32. Desolation — “When Elisha came up the defile from Jericho to Bethel, forests clothed the surrounding heights, (2 Kings 2:24;) now there is not a tree.
Sermons on Leviticus 26:32
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.1:1-1:8 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the book of Daniel and its relevance to the end times. The book is divided into two parts: the first six chapters are historical and the last |
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Eternity and Time 04 Daniel's 70'th Week by David Clifford | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of time periods in relation to God's eternal purpose. He explains that these periods, referred to as dispensations, are symbolic |
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The Message of Ezra by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan delivers a powerful sermon on 'The Message of Ezra,' emphasizing God's sovereignty and His ability to restore and remake His people, much like a potter reshapes |
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Knowing and Serving the Lord in a Day of Crisis by Tom Macartney | Tom Macartney preaches on the life of Daniel, who lived through a time of crisis during the exile in Babylon. Daniel's foundations were his personal knowledge of God and his unswer |
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Leviticus 26:3 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the certainty of God's promises as outlined in Leviticus 26:3, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's statutes and commandments. He explains that |
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Returning From the Captivity by C.I. Scofield | C.I. Scofield preaches on the return of Israel from captivity, highlighting the divine imperative and immutability of the written Word of God, specifically the prophetic word. The |
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Americas Last Days - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses four specific judgments that God inflicts on nations. He believes that these judgments have already started and will continue to accelerate u |