King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
But I will for their sakes remember the covenant of their ancestors, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the heathen, that I might be their God: I [am] the LORD.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Rather, for their sakes, I will remember the covenant of their ancestors whom I brought out of the land of Egypt -with the nations watching -so that I might be their God; I am ADONAI.'"
Berean Standard Bible:
But for their sake I will remember the covenant with their fathers, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the nations, that I might be their God. I am the LORD.”
American Standard Version:
but I will for their sakes remember the covenant of their ancestors, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the nations, that I might be their God: I am Jehovah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But I will for their sakes remember{H2142} the covenant{H1285} of their ancestors{H7223}, whom I brought forth{H3318} out of the land{H776} of Egypt{H4714} in the sight{H5869} of the heathen{H1471}, that I might be their God{H430}: I am the LORD{H3068}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 25:38
- I [am] the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, [and] to be your God.
Leviticus 22:33
- That brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I [am] the LORD.
Ezekiel 20:22
- Nevertheless I withdrew mine hand, and wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted in the sight of the heathen, in whose sight I brought them forth.
Psalms 98:2
- The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
Psalms 98:3
- He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Ezekiel 20:9
- But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, among whom they [were], in whose sight I made myself known unto them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt.
Romans 11:23
- And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.
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Commentary for Leviticus 26:45
Leviticus 26:45 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus known as the Holiness Code (Leviticus 17-26), which outlines various laws and statutes for the Israelites to follow in order to live a holy life as a distinct people set apart for God. This particular verse is situated within a series of blessings and curses (Leviticus 26:3-46) that detail the consequences of either obeying or disobeying God's commandments.
**Themes:**
1. **Covenant Faithfulness:** The verse emphasizes God's commitment to the covenant He made with the ancestors of the Israelites, specifically referencing the covenant established with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and reiterated through Moses. Despite the people's potential unfaithfulness, God remains faithful to His promises.
2. **Divine Remembrance:** God's remembrance of the covenant underscores His role as a reliable and steadfast partner in the relationship with His people. This concept of divine remembrance is significant in the face of human forgetfulness and disobedience.
3. **Redemption from Egypt:** The verse alludes to the foundational event of the Exodus, where God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, thereby establishing Himself as their God and affirming His sovereignty over other nations ("in the sight of the heathen").
4. **God's Identity and Purpose:** The declaration "I am the LORD" reinforces God's self-revelation and His purpose for the Israelites—to be their God, implying a relationship of mutual commitment and exclusive worship.
**Historical Context:**
The book of Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses and is set during the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites after their escape from Egypt. The laws and rituals outlined in the book were meant to shape the religious and social life of the Israelite community as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.
Leviticus 26:45 specifically addresses a people on the brink of possessing the land God had promised to their forefathers. It serves as a reminder of the basis for their special relationship with God and His continued commitment to them, despite their potential future failings. This reminder would have been particularly poignant as the Israelites stood to inherit the blessings of the covenant or face the consequences of covenant breach, depending on their obedience to God's laws.
In summary, Leviticus 26:45 highlights the themes of divine covenant faithfulness, remembrance, redemption, and the unique relationship between God and Israel, set against the historical backdrop of the Israelites' journey from slavery to the cusp of nationhood in the Promised Land.
*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: H2142
There are 223 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָכַר
Transliteration: zâkar
Pronunciation: zaw-kar'
Description: a primitive root; also as denominative from זָכָר; properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male; [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. - Strong's Number: H1285
There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּרִית
Transliteration: bᵉrîyth
Pronunciation: ber-eeth'
Description: from בָּרָה (in the sense of cutting (like בָּרָא)); a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh); confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. - Strong's Number: H7223
There are 174 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רִאשׁוֹן
Transliteration: riʼshôwn
Pronunciation: ree-shone'
Description: or רִאשֹׁן; from רִאשָׁה; first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun); ancestor, (that were) before(-time), beginning, eldest, first, fore(-father) (-most), former (thing), of old time, past. - 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: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H4714
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
Transliteration: Mitsrayim
Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. - Strong's Number: H5869
There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַיִן
Transliteration: ʻayin
Pronunciation: ah'-yin
Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). - Strong's Number: H1471
There are 511 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גּוֹי
Transliteration: gôwy
Pronunciation: go'-ee
Description: rarely (shortened) גֹּי; apparently from the same root as גֵּוָה (in the sense of massing); a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts; Gentile, heathen, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.