Leviticus 26:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, and establish my covenant with you.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"'I will turn toward you, make you productive, increase your numbers and uphold my covenant with you.

Berean Standard Bible:

I will turn toward you and make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will establish My covenant with you.

American Standard Version:

And I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, and will establish my covenant with you.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For I will have respect^{H6437} unto you, and make you fruitful^{H6509}, and multiply^{H7235} you, and establish^{H6965} my covenant^{H1285} with you.

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Commentary for Leviticus 26:9

Leviticus 26:9 is part of a section in the book of Leviticus that outlines the blessings and curses associated with the Mosaic Covenant. This covenant was established between God and the Israelites shortly after their exodus from Egypt, as they were encamped at Mount Sinai. The themes of this verse include:

1. Divine Respect: The verse begins with God expressing His intention to regard the Israelites with favor if they adhere to His commandments.

2. Fertility and Prosperity: Promises of agricultural abundance and population growth are given, indicating that obedience to God's laws would lead to material blessings and a prosperous nation.

3. Covenantal Faithfulness: The establishment of God's covenant with the Israelites is reiterated, emphasizing the conditional nature of the covenant—blessings for obedience, curses for disobedience (outlined in the subsequent verses).

Historical Context:
- The Israelites were transitioning from a group of former slaves to a nation with their own laws and religious practices.
- The covenant at Sinai was central to their identity and relationship with God, setting them apart from other ancient Near Eastern societies.
- The promises and warnings in Leviticus 26 served to reinforce the importance of the covenant and the need for the Israelites to live according to God's commandments as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.

In summary, Leviticus 26:9 encapsulates the conditional promises of the Mosaic Covenant, offering blessings of divine favor, fertility, and the establishment of a lasting covenantal relationship with God, contingent upon the obedience of the Israelite nation.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H6437
   There are 128 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנָה
   Transliteration: pânâh
   Pronunciation: paw-naw'
   Description: a primitive root; to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.; appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, go away, lie, look, mark, pass away, prepare, regard, (have) respect (to), (re-) turn (aside, away, back, face, self), [idiom] right (early).
   
2. Strong's Number: H6509
   There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּרָה
   Transliteration: pârâh
   Pronunciation: paw-raw'
   Description: a primitive root; to bear fruit (literally or figuratively); bear, bring forth (fruit), (be, cause to be, make) fruitful, grow, increase.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7235
   There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָבָה
   Transliteration: râbâh
   Pronunciation: raw-baw'
   Description: a primitive root; to increase (in whatever respect); (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for רָבַב), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6965
   There are 596 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קוּם
   Transliteration: qûwm
   Pronunciation: koom
   Description: a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising).
   
5. 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.