Leviticus 26:4

Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.

Then I will give {H5414} you rain {H1653} in due season {H6256}, and the land {H776} shall yield {H5414} her increase {H2981}, and the trees {H6086} of the field {H7704} shall yield {H5414} their fruit {H6529}.

then I will provide the rain you need in its season, the land will yield its produce, and the trees in the field will yield their fruit.

I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit.

then I will give your rains in their season, and the land shall yield its increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.

Commentary

Context of Leviticus 26:4

Leviticus 26 is a pivotal chapter in the Mosaic Law, outlining the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience that God would bring upon the nation of Israel. Verse 4 falls within the section (verses 3-13) that promises prosperity and peace if the Israelites would "walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments" (Leviticus 26:3). This covenant was foundational to their existence as a people in the promised land, emphasizing God's direct involvement in their daily well-being, especially concerning their agricultural livelihood.

Understanding the Promise: Key Themes

  • Divine Provision and Covenant Faithfulness: This verse highlights God's absolute control over natural phenomena essential for life, particularly rain. In an agrarian society like ancient Israel, timely rain was synonymous with survival and prosperity. God promises to provide this critical resource, demonstrating His faithfulness to His covenant people when they walk in His ways. This promise echoes throughout scripture, such as in Deuteronomy 28:12.
  • Obedience and Blessing: The clear message is that material blessings, specifically agricultural abundance, are directly tied to Israel's obedience to God's laws. The "due season" for rain implies not just its presence, but its perfect timing for optimal growth, ensuring the land's "increase" and the trees' "fruit." This principle underscores the direct relationship between divine favor and human responsiveness to God's will.
  • Agricultural Prosperity: The imagery of the land yielding "her increase" and trees yielding "their fruit" paints a picture of bountiful harvests. This was the ultimate sign of a flourishing economy and a healthy nation in that era, signifying food security and prosperity for all. It speaks to a life free from want, provided by God's hand.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "rain in due season" (Hebrew: ืžึฐื˜ึทืจึฐื›ึถื ื‘ึฐึผืขึดืชึผื•ึน, metarcham beitto) is significant. It refers to both the early rains (autumn) and the latter rains (spring) that were crucial for planting and harvesting in the ancient Near East. The absence or delay of these rains could lead to famine and hardship. Thus, the promise of rain "in due season" is a promise of precise, life-sustaining divine intervention, ensuring the cycle of agricultural productivity.

Significance and Application

Leviticus 26:4 offers timeless insights into God's character and His relationship with humanity:

  • God as the Ultimate Provider: It reminds us that all good things, including the very elements necessary for life, ultimately come from God. Human effort is blessed when it aligns with divine principles.
  • The Principle of Sowing and Reaping: While the New Testament emphasizes spiritual blessings, the principle of obedience leading to flourishing remains. Just as a farmer depends on rain, we depend on God's grace and guidance for true fruitfulness in our lives, whether spiritual or material. The concept of yielding fruit in its season is a powerful metaphor for a life lived in accordance with God's will.
  • Trust and Dependence: This verse encourages a posture of trust in God's timing and provision. It teaches that when we prioritize His commandments, He is faithful to meet our needs, often in ways beyond our own capabilities, echoing the New Testament call to seek first His kingdom and righteousness.

Ultimately, Leviticus 26:4 is a powerful declaration of God's desire to bless His people abundantly when they walk in faithful obedience to Him.

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Cross-References

  • Zechariah 8:12

    For the seed [shall be] prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these [things].

  • Psalms 67:6

    [Then] shall the earth yield her increase; [and] God, [even] our own God, shall bless us.

  • Ezekiel 34:26

    And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.

  • Ezekiel 34:27

    And the tree of the field shall yield her fruit, and the earth shall yield her increase, and they shall be safe in their land, and shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I have broken the bands of their yoke, and delivered them out of the hand of those that served themselves of them.

  • Deuteronomy 28:12

    The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

  • Deuteronomy 11:14

    That I will give [you] the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil.

  • Job 5:10

    Who giveth rain upon the earth, and sendeth waters upon the fields:
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