Leviticus 26:9

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

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.

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

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

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

Commentary

Leviticus 26:9 is a key verse within the section of blessings promised by God to the Israelites for their obedience to His commands and covenant.

Context

This verse is part of Leviticus chapter 26, which outlines the consequences of Israel's relationship with God based on their obedience or disobedience. Verses 3-13 describe the abundant blessings God promises if they walk in His statutes and keep His commandments. These blessings include favorable weather, agricultural abundance, safety, victory over enemies, and most importantly, God's dwelling among them and His continued covenant relationship. Verse 9 specifically focuses on personal and national growth and the reaffirmation of God's commitment.

The promises here are conditional, directly linked to the obedience mentioned in verses like Leviticus 26:3.

Key Themes

  • God's Favour: "I will have respect unto you" signifies God turning His benevolent attention and favour towards His people. It implies His approval and care.
  • Fruitfulness and Multiplication: The promise to "make you fruitful, and multiply you" echoes the original blessing given at creation (Genesis 1:28) and the promises made to Abraham regarding his descendants. This ensured the growth and strength of the Israelite nation.
  • Covenant Faithfulness: The commitment to "establish my covenant with you" is central. It means God will uphold His promises and maintain His special relationship with Israel, confirming the foundational agreement made with their ancestors, particularly referenced in passages like Genesis 15:18.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "have respect unto you" uses a Hebrew word related to "turn towards" or "regard." It's more than just acknowledging their existence; it implies a positive, attentive turning of God's face towards them, signifying favor and active engagement.

"Fruitful" (parah) and "multiply" (rabah) are terms consistently used throughout the Old Testament to describe God's blessing of growth and abundance, whether biologically, agriculturally, or nationally.

"Covenant" (berit) is a foundational concept in the Bible, representing a solemn, binding agreement, often initiated by God, establishing a unique relationship with specific promises and obligations.

Reflection

While the direct, physical blessings of the Mosaic covenant were specific to ancient Israel, the underlying principles of God's character remain. God favors those who seek to walk in obedience to Him. The concept of fruitfulness can be applied spiritually in the lives of believers today – producing the fruit of the Spirit and growing in faith and number. This verse reminds us that God is faithful to His promises and desires a thriving relationship with His people, established and maintained through His grace and their responsive faith.

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Cross-References

  • Genesis 17:6

    And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.

  • Genesis 17:7

    ¶ And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.

  • Psalms 107:38

    He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

  • Ezekiel 16:62

    And I will establish my covenant with thee; and thou shalt know that I [am] the LORD:

  • Nehemiah 9:23

    Their children also multipliedst thou as the stars of heaven, and broughtest them into the land, concerning which thou hadst promised to their fathers, that they should go in to possess [it].

  • Isaiah 55:3

    Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, [even] the sure mercies of David.

  • Psalms 138:6

    ¶ Though the LORD [be] high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
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