King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And ye shall eat old store, and bring forth the old because of the new.
Complete Jewish Bible:
You will eat all you want from last year's harvest and throw out what remains of the old to make room for the new.
Berean Standard Bible:
You will still be eating the old supply of grain when you need to clear it out to make room for the new.
American Standard Version:
And ye shall eat old store long kept, and ye shall bring forth the old because of the new.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And ye shall eat{H398} old store{H3462}, and bring forth{H3318} the old{H3465} because{H6440} of the new{H2319}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 25:22
- And ye shall sow the eighth year, and eat [yet] of old fruit until the ninth year; until her fruits come in ye shall eat [of] the old [store].
2 Kings 19:29
- And this [shall be] a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits thereof.
Luke 12:17
- And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
Joshua 5:11
- And they did eat of the old corn of the land on the morrow after the passover, unleavened cakes, and parched [corn] in the selfsame day.
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Commentary for Leviticus 26:10
1. Themes:
- Divine Blessings for Obedience: Leviticus 26:10 is part of a section in the book that outlines the blessings Israel will receive if they obey God's commandments. The verse suggests that the people will have such an abundance of resources that they will still be consuming the previous year's harvest when the new one is brought in.
- Agricultural Abundance: The verse reflects the agrarian context of ancient Israel, emphasizing the importance of a successful harvest as a sign of God's favor.
- Trust and Providence: The theme of trusting in God's provision is underscored, as the people are assured that they will not run out of food if they follow God's laws.
2. Historical Context:
- The book of Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses and is part of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. It contains laws and regulations given to the Israelites during their time in the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt.
- Leviticus 26 is situated within the Holiness Code (Leviticus 17-26), which details various laws and rituals intended to set Israel apart as a holy nation.
- The historical context reflects a society transitioning from nomadic life to settlement in the Promised Land, with an emphasis on agricultural success as crucial for survival and prosperity.
- The verse is part of a larger covenantal structure, where blessings and curses are conditional upon the people's adherence to God's covenant, a common ancient Near Eastern treaty pattern.
In summary, Leviticus 26:10 is a promise of agricultural prosperity and divine favor for the nation of Israel, contingent upon their obedience to God's commandments, reflecting the importance of agriculture in their society and the covenantal relationship between God and His people.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. - Strong's Number: H3462
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשֵׁן
Transliteration: yâshên
Pronunciation: yaw-shane'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be slack or languid, i.e. (by implication) sleep (figuratively, to die); also to grow old, stale or inveterate; old (store), remain long, (make to) sleep. - Strong's Number: H3318
There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָצָא
Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. - Strong's Number: H3465
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשָׁן
Transliteration: yâshân
Pronunciation: yaw-shawn'
Description: from יָשֵׁן; old; old. - Strong's Number: H6440
There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּנִים
Transliteration: pânîym
Pronunciation: paw-neem'
Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. - Strong's Number: H2319
There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָדָשׁ
Transliteration: châdâsh
Pronunciation: khaw-dawsh'
Description: from חָדַשׁ; new; fresh, new thing.